3 Garage Repairs to Cut Your Energy Bill & Save Money

Going green usually means making lifestyle changes that are good for the earth. But the flip side is that you can save money too. When it comes to your garage and garage door, there are several changes you can make that are friendly for the environment as well as your electric bill. Here are a few ways you can make your garage more energy efficient and save money too!

Install LED Bulbs in Your Garage

If you switch the light bulbs in your garage to LEDs, you can save electricity and money. This is especially true if you have motion sensors or tend to leave the garage lights on pretty often. Switching to LED light bulbs can save you about $1,000 over a 10 year period, roughly $8.33 per month, according to USA Today.

Install an Exhaust Fan

Dangerous fumes can congest in your garage. Exhaust fans can help clean out these fumes while also encouraging air flow that can make your home more efficient in the summertime. It also helps protect your garage from condensation so there’s less mold risk.

Insulated Garage Door

You might not think you’d need an insulated garage door in El Dorado Hills, California, but insulation can also keep out the heat in the summer as well. This makes will make it cheaper to cool your home and garage, saving money on your air conditioning bill.

Seal or Caulk Garage Door Windows

Are the windows sealed or caulked in your garage? If they aren’t, your garage isn’t very well insulated. Check your windows to make sure they are sealed without any leaks. You might consider installing new windows if necessary.

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How to Reprogram Your Garage Door Opener

Need to reprogram the opener remote of your garage door? On modern openers, this is a fairly easy repair. First, press and release the LEARN button on the overhead garage door opener unit. It will glow for about 30 seconds. As it glows, press down on the button of your remote. When the overhead unit’s lights blink, release the button. Some openers don’t use lights. Listen for clicks instead. If you wish to erase all codes from the memory of your opener, hold the LEARN button on motor unit until the learn indicator light goes out (approximately 6 seconds). Reprogram each remote you wish to use. On the keyless number pad, simply punch in the new code. Make sure to write it down and keep it somewhere safe.