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Ventilation fans are different than normal ceiling fans. Ventilation fans’ job is to remove offending air from the house to the outdoors. It is non discriminatory. In other words, it doesn’t care if the air on the inside is warmer than outside. Usually, you’ll find ventilation fans in kitchens on hoods, in bathrooms, utility rooms, […]
I was a little surprised by this one, and you might be too. Try this: Go to a light switch on a wall opposite the outdoors. A hallway would be a good example. Take your hand, and feel if there is cold air blowing through. Feel anything? Now try removing the faceplate. I couldn’t believe […]
Basically, make sure the thermostat location isn’t too hot, or too drafty. The thermostat measures the temperature and locating it in either location can throw off the reading. The effects can be disastrous for your utility bill. The area might be warm, so the thermostat will be tricked into thinking the heat has done its […]
Here’s a sad fact: when many Americans move or change homes, they often expect a change in their energy bills. Most of the time, they expect that moving into a better home means their energy bills would decrease by an incredible margin. This is simply not the case. In fact, many people’s high energy bills […]
When you are buying a new home, here are some things to look for to ensure you keep your energy bills low: Look for energy efficient appliances. Most of the time they will still have the energy guide sticker on them. Check the efficiency and relative costs. Check the age and condition of the delivery […]
If you are a home owner and looking to sell your house, there are a few things you can do to help generate interest in your home and attract potential buyers Adjust the thermostat accordingly. In the winter, no one likes coming into a cold house, and in fact, it may turn off potential buyers. […]
Am I really asking you to pick out and install some curtains? There’s a very, very good reason, aside from being fashionable. Which I’m not. Curtains, especially the heavier fabric ones, are good insulators. They retain heat very well, and also block a lot of cold air. Try this. If you have curtains, on a […]
It used to be the case that when you moved in an area, you were stuck with a single provider for your utilities without any choice. For example, you had to choose ABC company for your electricity, because they were the only provider in the area. Not choosing them and their terms and rates means […]
Often times on your utility bill you may see a statement like “switching to a retailer may save you $4.72 a month.” What does this mean? Basically, you can buy the utility such as natural gas or electricity direct from the supplier, as you probably do now, or through a retailer. Sometimes a retail agent […]
Whether you are planning to live “off the grid†and free yourself from energy bills or just “kick back†and enjoy lower energy bills, the first step is always to understand your home’s energy usage and employ good old fashioned energy conservation techniques. The reason for this is simple – you can not be charged […]