A More Energy-Efficient Home

It seems like costs are rising on everything lately, so saving money is always a welcome idea. One avenue to cut costs is by creating a more energy-efficient home. At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix area, we have a few ideas for ways to reduce your energy costs. Read on to learn more!

Change Out Your Water Heater

Tankless water heaters heat water on demand versus constantly. This approach saves energy, and can potentially reduce your water-heating costs by up to 30%.

Redo Your Landscaping

It’s no surprise that our desert ecosystem isn’t friendly to non-native plants. If you bring only native species to your yard, you’ll reduce the need for watering and fertilization, which can reduce your overall costs.

Switch to LED Lighting

Traditional incandescent light bulbs use up to 90% more energy than LED bulbs, so a simple switch can reduce your energy bill. Plus LED bulbs usually last much longer, so you’ll have to replace them less frequently.

Seal Air Leaks

Air leaks around your windows and doors can cause up to as much as 40% of your home energy costs for cooling in the summer. By sealing the leaks, indoor temperatures can stabilize, helping to decrease your energy bills.

Upgrade to Insulating Window Fashions

Especially in older homes, windows can be a big energy drain. That’s where insulating window treatments can help. Hunter Douglas offers some excellent options that are stylish yet also protective, and there’s a chance your purchase can qualify for a government rebate (speak with your tax professional to be sure, and be aware that adding some special features might void the product’s eligibility).

Pick Applause honeycomb shades if you are looking for energy savings at an affordable price but still want the quality of the Hunter Douglas brand. Unlike some other brands of cellular shades, Applause is created with a double cell, which offers increased insulation over regular single-cell construction. Applause can be customized for windows of specialty shapes, including arches, angles, ovals, skylights, and more.
Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades, with their revolutionary cell-within-a-cell construction, reduce unwanted solar heat up to 80%. The Duette shade offers privacy, insulation, and light control for your home.

A More Energy-Efficient Home in the Greater Phoenix Area

Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!