Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Home Energy Conservation

Here are some practical tips and compelling information to help you reduce energy costs in your home.

Number 1: Be Temperature Smart

-Keep the Refrigerator at 37 degrees Fahrenheit and the Freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit
-Build or Buy a new home that is directionally oriented to optimize daylight. 
-When insulating remember the higher the R-value the greater the insulation properties.

Number 2: Electricity Smart

-Switch to compact fluorescent lights. 
-Unplug Appliances that are not used everyday.  Even when off, they still draw electricity

 

Number 3: Remodel Smart

-Insulate ducts and install weather-stripping around doors and windows for a better seal and lower electric bill/


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