Savings Tips to Keep Your Home Cozy this Winter

Energy-Saving Tips to Keep Your Home Cozy this Winter

‘Tis the season to spend time indoors with friends and family. At Clayton, we want your winter to be filled with memories of family and fun — and not worries over utility bills. But we also know just how justified those concerns are for so many. In fact, today, 78% of American households are concerned about rising home energy costs, which can often be an unexpected addition to the overall cost of homeownership.
Our biggest goal at Clayton is to offer beautiful and comfortable homes at attainable prices. That’s why our modern manufactured homes include energy-efficient features like smart thermostats, Rheem® water heaters, low-E windows and quality insulation. Plus, many of our homes also offer a SmartComfort® by Carrier® HVAC electric heat pump for added cost-saving comfort.
And beyond taking advantage of the energy-efficient features in Clayton homes, there are some steps we can all take to conserve energy, keep cozy and cut down on costs as fall nights grow longer and winter settles in. Keep reading for tips that’ll help you focus on hygge, not on heating bills, — this winter.
1. Monitor Your Thermostat
All new Clayton homes have an ecobee Smart Thermostat®. Smart thermostats can learn your schedule and will automatically turn the temperature up or down to help save energy, using Wi-Fi. You can also control your thermostat using your smartphone.
2. Shut the Doors
This includes the back door, the garage door and front door. This may seem like common sense, but leaving your doors open or windows cracked can impact your utility bill by letting warm air out and cool air in. Fortunately, all Clayton homes are built with quality insulation to help keep heat inside, helping your energy costs stay down and your home stay comfortable all year long.
3. Don’t Block Your Air Vents
Keeping the vents that supply heat to and from your HVAC system open allows it to run more effectively and efficiently. And routine cleaning and maintenance to care for your HVAC system helps too.