Save Energy This Summer

Below is a simple list of energy saving tips that cost little or nothing to start saving energy & money this summer.

1) Water Heaters - Adjust the temperature of your water heater to 120 degrees. Water heating accounts for up to 25% of your energy costs in the home.

2) Air Conditioning Unit - Maintain your a/c unit with professional care. If you live in an area where you just survived the winter and summer is coming, have your a/c unit checked out before those hot days kick in. For all areas, routine maintenance is necessary, not only for energy efficiency, but for the life of your a/c unit.

3) Seal Doors And Windows - Hot air can leak in through cracks around doors and windows. Check all doors and windows in your home or business for leaks. Apply caulking and weatherstripping where necessary.

4) Ceiling Fans and Proper Ventilation - By using a ceiling fan with your a/c unit the temperature of a room can increase about 4 degrees. Be sure to turn off the fan when you leave the room. Ventilation - Make sure all your ventilation systems (bathroom and kitchen) vent to the outside of the house and not to the attic. Use these ventilation systems while cooking and while taking a shower or bath to draw the heat outside otherwise the heat goes into the house.

5) Thermostat - Adjust your thermostat to a higher setting without causing discomfort to yourself. Make adjustments for when you're away from home. Programmable thermostats can help a great deal to make your home more energy efficient.

6) Appliances - Take advantage of the warm days of summer and grill outside. This reduces any amount of heat the stove or oven produces. When you cook inside, use the stove instead of the oven. Using a microwave oven helps reduce heat. With dishwashers, wash only full loads.

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Tim
Greenwise Power Solutions
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