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Does the Direction My House Is Facing Really Affect My Energy Efficiency?

North, south, east, or west, which direction is going to be best? Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your energy services.

Energy services professionals have strong opinions about how the direction of your house can affect your energy use. Let’s break it down and take a look at what you need to know.

How Does Direction Affect Energy Use?

Sunlight is the biggest factor when it comes to the direction your house faces and your energy use. If the front or back of your home faces south, your home is going to get sun for most of the day. This is especially true if the majority of your windows are on the south side of your home.

In a south-facing house, sunlight floods the home with natural light, letting you save money on electricity. Lots of sun exposure also warms your home. This is good and bad. In the winter it will help keep your home warmer and reduce your need for heat. In the summer, however, it can increase your need for air conditioning, which in turn bumps up your energy use.

The reverse is true during the winter. If you have a lot of north-facing windows, your home is not going to stay as warm as a house that has a lot of sunlit south-facing windows. You’ll benefit in the summer, though, when you won’t have to run your AC as much as someone on the other side of the street.

What Can I Do to Counter the Effects of Direction?

An evaluation by an energy services pro can give you the insight to help you manage your energy use, no matter what direction your house faces. They can assess your use and provide energy efficient solutions for your heating and cooling needs.

For the best energy services solutions for your home, reach out to the professionals at G+S for an appointment.

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