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Fix the "Money-Leaks" in your Home with These Home Energy Savings Tips
Home energy conservation tips can help towards having a more energy efficient home. An energy efficient home is something we should all strive for. Not only can small steps be taken to lighten the "footprints" we leave behind for future generations, but these same steps can really save a bunch of money on your utility bills. Something as simple as changing a lightbulb can make a dramatic difference in the energy efficiency and COST SAVINGS within your home!
Q. How many Do-It-Yourself buffs does it take to change a light bulb?
A. Only one, but it takes him two weekends and three trips to the hardware store.
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Hopefully, with these basic "how-to" tips, all you do-it-yourself buffs will only need ONE trip to the hardware store!
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- home energy conservation tip #1 - Choose Your Colors Wisely
- home energy conservation tip #2 -- Who Wants to Do the Dishes?
- home energy conservation tip #3 -- Insulate
- home energy conservation tip #4 -- Lighten Up!
- home energy conservation tip #5 -- Money Out the Window?
- home energy conservation tip #6 -- Turn the "Off" OFF
- home energy conservation tip #7 -- Get a Load of This!
- home energy conservation tip #8 -- Ditch the Dirty Filters
- home energy conservation tip #9 -- Air Your Laundry
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home energy conservation tip #1 - Choose Your Colors Wisely
The colors in your House can Reduce Your Energy Bill
Paint the walls of your home a light color. Dark colors tend to absorb light, requiring you to use more energy from light bulbs to achieve the same effect.
Not only to light colors on your walls help conserve energy in your home, they also make your rooms feel brighter and more cheerful!
home energy conservation tip #2 -- Who Wants to Do the Dishes?
An Energy Efficient Dish Washer
A dishwasher that is 90% full uses 4 units of electricity. If it is only 50% full, it still uses 3 units of electricity. Fill the dishwasher to save on your electric bill.
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"Not only does the Guide rate the brand of major home appliances and fixtures for energy efficiency, it also shows how to insulate, landscape and maintain your home in the manner that will make your wallet and your planet greener."
-E Magazine
home energy conservation tip #3 -- Insulate
Give Your Water Heater a Blankie
Buy a water heater blanket and keep your water heater insulated. You'll save $40 per year. Doesn't that just make you feel warm all over?
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-- Reduces energy cost
-- Easily installed
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home energy conservation tip #4 -- Lighten Up!
Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
Replacing a single incandescent bulb with an energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulb (one of those "squiggly bulbs") can save up to $50 over the bulb's lifetime.
Now THAT'S a bright idea!
60-Watt Replacement 4 Pack Mini Spiral Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, Uses only 13-Watts
Save on energy costs with a bright, low-wattage fluorescent light bulb. Conserve energy by replacing any 100-watt incandescent light bulb with this 23-watt fluorescent bulb that emits the same amount of light! This 1600-lumen bulb is the same size as standard light bulbs, easily fitting in small lamps, recessed lighting fixtures, or anywhere else you usually install an incandescent bulb. The 23-Watt Mini Spiral Fluorescent Light Bulb features excellent color rendering and excellent light distribution as well as a double coating for higher lumen maintenance. A built-in soft-start circuit ensures a longer bulb life: Built to last 10,000 hours, this fluorescent light bulb has an average life span of more than 10 times that of standard 1,000-hour incandescent bulbs.
home energy conservation tip #5 -- Money Out the Window?
Energy Efficient Windows
Up to 16% of your heat can escape through unprotected windows. Close your drapes at night or install insulating shutters to retain heat. If you have a large expanse of glass that doesn't receive direct sun, keep the drapes closed as much as possible.
home energy conservation tip #6 -- Turn the "Off" OFF
Get a Smart Power Strip
75% of electricity used by home electronics is consumed while "off". By using a power strip and switching off when not in use, you lessen CO2 emissions and reduce your energy bill.
home energy conservation tip #7 -- Get a Load of This!
What Kind of Washing Machine is More Energy Efficient?
When choosing your next washing machine, pick one with a front-loader. Front-loader models use 25% less energy than a standard model.
Also, simply switching from a hot/warm cycle to a warm/cold cycle when washing laundry can save you 10 cents a load. That adds up when you think about how many loads of laundry you do a year!
Don't forget to look for the Energy Star before making those big purchases!
Introducing the Whirlpool Duet Sport washer.
It's time to get serious about conserving not only space, but water and energy too.This washer combines a contemporary front-load design and large capacity with the flexibility of a compact frame. Enjoy this front-loading washer's deep cleaning performance and save as much as 2/3 the water and energy consumed by traditional top-loading washers. The Duet Sports fabric care system combines two powerful technologies combine for one powerful clean. The Anti-Escape valve ensures the maximum concentration of detergent, while the Care Control System keeps temps optimal for detergent enzymes.
--Anticipated Durability (Consumer Reports indicates Whirlpool has lowest repair-rate for front-loaders.
--Quiet.
--Super clean clothes.
--SGreen: consumes way less water and electricity than top-loaders
home energy conservation tip #8 -- Ditch the Dirty Filters
Heat and Air Conditioning Filters
Check your furnace and AC filters regularly. Cleaning or replacing filters once a month during periods of high use will insure proper air flow, promote better health, increase efficiency, and save money too.
If you are concerned about air quality, consider a dust collector or air filtration system.
CrispAir Air Cleaning Light Bulb, 23 Watt, 6400K, Compact Flourescent
--Cleans air by removing cigarette smoke, odors, dust, pollen, pet dander, mold and mildew.
--Removes harmful germs that aggravate allergies, asthma and bronchitis. Relieves headaches caused by computer use.
--23 Watt, 90 Watt equivalent. 110V, 1300 Lm
--Color: Daylight/6400K
--Life: 10,000 hours. Save up to 75% in energy costs
home energy conservation tip #9 -- Air Your Laundry
Even a Retractable Clothes Line WIll Do Ya!
During spring and summer months, line dry your clothes instead of using a clothes dryer. This can save you as much as $75 a year.
home energy conservation tip #10 -- Get with the Program
Energy Efficient Thermostats Save You Money
Why pay for heat or AC you don't need? You can save energy and money by using a programable thermostat. It can reduce your energy needs from heat or AC when you are at work, away at vacation, or asleep.
Hunter 44550 Auto Save 7-Day Programmable Thermostat
"This is not a particularly expensive thermostat, but it might as well be because you get a lot more than you pay for. It was so easy to install that my not-particularly-handy husband was able to do it (he DID have to read the directions, but he did NOT have to ask for help). It works really well, we love the indigo glow, and the program is really easy to use and really convenient for people who don't work the standard 9-5 M-F that some thermostats limit their programs to. The energy-saver programs are also really nice. All in all, I think this was a great buy."
"Where Can I Learn More Home Energy Savings Tips? Are There Any Good "Green" Web Sites?"
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These were just 10 Simple Tips to Improve the Energy Costs in your Home. Needless to say, there is so much more that can be said about saving energy in our homes.
There are more great ideas and money saving techniques that can be used to really make an impact on your budget in the following articles and resources.
Home Energy Conservation
I came across a fantastic web site full of energy saving tips. Check out Mr Solar Energy
Energy Efficient Lightbulbs
Yes, those squiggly bulbs make a BIG difference! Changing out the light buls in your house to energy saving lightbulbs can reduce your bill to one quarter. Imagine that!
I found easy step-by-step directions to change out the lighting elements in your home... in one Saturday afternoon. This is one of the "easy" steps we can all take in the right direction. For more info, visit: Positive Energy Works
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MusicMadness
Excellent lens . . . 5 stars worth. You really are a master at being a LensMaster ;) Posted September 07, 2008 |
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taghreed
Thanks, very helpful tips. Posted September 06, 2008 |
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SaveUenergy
I liked Tip #6. I think it's often not even thought of. Could you elaborate on that a bit more though, and give at least one specific example, perhaps a computer in sleep mode or something. Posted September 04, 2008 |
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serramark71
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