Energy Saving Tips for Rental Properties

As a property owner, it is important to ensure that your rental property is equipped with energy-efficient systems. This not only reduces the operating cost of the property but also makes it more attractive to potential tenants.

Here are some cost-effective ways to save energy in your rental property:

1. Lighting: By installing energy-efficient lighting options such as LED lights instead of filament bulbs, property owners can significantly reduce energy cost associated with lighting. Incorporating timers and dimmers can further optimize energy savings.
2. Heating & Cooling: Investing in high-efficiency heating and cooling units and utilizing smart thermostats can greatly improve energy efficiency. Simple steps such as insulating windows can also help in maintaining the property's temperature and reduce energy consumption.
3. Electronics: Upgrade to high-quality electronics and implement a central power management system to control all electronic devices. This can greatly reduce the energy consumption of appliances such as dryers, microwaves, and televisions.
4. Appliance Maintenance: Regular maintenance of electric appliances like refrigerator, water heater, washer and dryer, cooking range, air conditioner, etc. can prevent costly repairs and replacements. It also ensures optimal functioning of appliances and reduction in overall energy consumption.
5. Communicate With Tenants: It is essential to establish and maintain open line of communication with tenants and encourage timely reporting of any issues they may encounter with electric circuits or appliances. E.g., a tenant may experience insufficient heating due to a malfunction in the HVAC. They may resort to using the equipment excessively for longer hours and at lower temperature to get constant cooling. This will lead to increased energy consumption and may also cause damage to the HVAC equipment which may result in costly repairs / replacement.
6. Educate Tenants: Educate the tenants on energy efficiency methods such as turning off lights when not in use, turning off the appliances, etc.
7. Regular Property Inspection: Conduct regular inspection of the property to assess the efficiency of energy-saving measures. E.g., check how effective the window insulation panels are, whether air vents are functioning properly, is the furnace heating enough in response to the thermostat, etc. Routine inspection will allow for corrective action to be taken in time to save energy.

A professional property management company, such as Hunter Rentals & Sales, can help you implement energy-saving strategies to save on energy and repair costs. Contact Hunter Rentals & Sales at 1503 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX - 76549, or by telephone at (254) 634 – 3311, or visit us online at www.hunterrentals.com