I decided to compose a list of the top ways to make your home more energy efficient. Here is goes:
1) With your air conditioner:
- Make sure that you change the air filters regularly.
- Make sure that your thermostat is an adjustable one.
- If your A/C is old and you needs to be replaced consider an energy efficient unit.
- Install ceiling fans to cut down on the use of your A/C
2) With your household appliances:
- Replace any old appliances with energy efficient appliances.
- Set your water heater at 120 degrees and consider a tankless water heater.
- Clean out your lint tray in the dryer with each use.
- Wash your clothes in warm water and rinse them in cold.
- When doing a load of dishes or clothes, make sure that it is a full load, not a partial one
3) With your light bulbs:
- Replace all incandescent light bulbs with florescent light bulbs
- Obviously, turn off any lights that are not needed
(I did write a whole article on the topic of light bulbs. Click here to see it)
4) On the roof:
- Install solar panels
- When selecting roofing tiles, think with lighter colors
- Choose "cool" shingles when possible
- Fix any dripping faucets or sprinklers outside
- Install low-flow shower heads
- Install a water softener (this will also increase the life of you water heater)
I hope that these tips help you. Goodbye until next time.
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