As the thermometer rises so do cooling costs.From standard Cable Ties to advanced wire tires, Consumer ratings and review site, Angie's List put together a list of tips to help homeowners beat the heat without breaking the bank.
Easy ways to keep cool:
Heating, ventilation and cooling systems are your home's No.In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, 1 energy hogs. Each degree you set your air conditioner above 78F decreases energy usage and can save the average homeowner about $8 a month per degree during the warmer months.
Raise the temperature when you're not going to be home — programmable thermostats make that chore easy.
Check your furnace air filters every time you pay your gas or electricity bill and change them as needed, generally quarterly if you're using quality filters. The cleaner the filter, the more efficient the HVAC system. A dirty air filter reduces airflow and can create costly obstructions in the unit.
Air conditioning units need a tune-up each year. Units lose five percent of their efficiency with each year that passes without proper maintenance.we supply all kinds of oil painting reproduction, That means if you've skipped out on having a pro service your unit for the last five years, your AC is only 75 percent efficient.
It seems too easy to matter, but turning lights off when you're not in the room really will reduce energy costs — especially if you're still using incandescent bulbs. (Lighting is your home's No. 4 energy hog.)
Electronics are No. 5 energy hogs.What to consider before you buy oil painting supplies. Did you know video game systems use about the same amount of power when they are in sleep mode as they do when they're in use? So, after you conquer the Wii , turn the system off and then turn the TV off,Houston-based Quicksilver Resources said Friday it had reached pipeline deals too.
Pull the drapes: Direct sunlight can raise room temperature as much as 20 degrees and trigger your A/C. Close the drapes when you're away so you don't cool an empty house.
Easy ways to keep cool:
Heating, ventilation and cooling systems are your home's No.In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, 1 energy hogs. Each degree you set your air conditioner above 78F decreases energy usage and can save the average homeowner about $8 a month per degree during the warmer months.
Raise the temperature when you're not going to be home — programmable thermostats make that chore easy.
Check your furnace air filters every time you pay your gas or electricity bill and change them as needed, generally quarterly if you're using quality filters. The cleaner the filter, the more efficient the HVAC system. A dirty air filter reduces airflow and can create costly obstructions in the unit.
Air conditioning units need a tune-up each year. Units lose five percent of their efficiency with each year that passes without proper maintenance.we supply all kinds of oil painting reproduction, That means if you've skipped out on having a pro service your unit for the last five years, your AC is only 75 percent efficient.
It seems too easy to matter, but turning lights off when you're not in the room really will reduce energy costs — especially if you're still using incandescent bulbs. (Lighting is your home's No. 4 energy hog.)
Electronics are No. 5 energy hogs.What to consider before you buy oil painting supplies. Did you know video game systems use about the same amount of power when they are in sleep mode as they do when they're in use? So, after you conquer the Wii , turn the system off and then turn the TV off,Houston-based Quicksilver Resources said Friday it had reached pipeline deals too.
Pull the drapes: Direct sunlight can raise room temperature as much as 20 degrees and trigger your A/C. Close the drapes when you're away so you don't cool an empty house.
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