Free Home Energy Saving Tips

Do It Yourself Projects

January 14, 2009March 16, 2024

Energy Audits: They don’t have to be expensive

An energy audit is the single best way for you to realistically save money every month on all your energy bills. Energy efficiency experts and contractors and energy companies have known this for a long time. That is why they offer them, often at a premium price or bundled with another service or installation. But […]

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Heating

January 14, 2009March 10, 2024

“Secret” to spotting a high efficiency furnace

Here’s a little secret for those of you who may be looking for a home and are energy conscious. Newer, high efficiency furnaces do not have an exhaust pipe that rises vertically (up through the roof of the house). The exhaust is actually sent out usually through a PVC pipe at an angle towards a […]

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Home Energy Tips

January 14, 2009March 10, 2024

Energy tips when buying a house

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 […]

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Home Energy Tips

January 14, 2009March 10, 2024

Energy tips to sell your house

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. […]

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Heating

January 12, 2009March 10, 2024

It’s cold outside, should I turn on the fireplace or turn up the thermostat?

There’s a few things to consider here. On the surface, and as a general rule, you should avoid turning up the thermostat. The reason is relatively simple – you will be pumping natural gas (or whatever your fuel) into a unit that consumes a relatively large amount of fuel to heat a large area. If […]

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January 9, 2009March 10, 2024

Mail slots and pet doors

Oh, what time savers these little guys are. The mailman delivers your mail through a slot in your door. No more walking out to the mailbox in the rain or snow or any other weather to get the mail. There’s one problem. Usually, these mail slots are very poorly insulated. Even if they are better […]

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January 9, 2009March 10, 2024

If you have a heat vent or register directly below a window, buy a deflector

This one puzzles the heck out of me. We’ve talked about how a lot of heat escapes through the windows. Heat vents blow heat into a room. Why then, would anyone place a heat vent directly under a window? Argh! A lot of heat will be wasted, and the room will always feel colder than […]

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January 9, 2009March 10, 2024

Curtain selection and energy loss

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 […]

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January 9, 2009March 10, 2024

Lock your windows when closed

What does locking your windows do? First, when a window is locked it typically forms a tighter seal between the two individual windows, so air is less likely to be leaked in our out of the house. Think about it. There has to be some gap for the windows to slide next to each other. […]

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Do It Yourself Projects

January 9, 2009March 10, 2024

Hidden dangers of home repairs, over-insulating, and weatherproofing

Unfortunately, there is some bad news that comes along with sealing windows, walls, and doors that may leak. That something is air pollution or contamination within the home. By sealing cracks, you’re saving heat but also giving pollutants less opportunity to escape your home. Carbon Monoxide, an odorless, colorless and very poisonous gas can also […]

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Energy Audits: They don’t have to be expensive

“Secret” to spotting a high efficiency furnace

Energy tips when buying a house

Energy tips to sell your house

It’s cold outside, should I turn on the fireplace or turn up the thermostat?

Mail slots and pet doors

If you have a heat vent or register directly below a window, buy a deflector

Curtain selection and energy loss

Lock your windows when closed

Hidden dangers of home repairs, over-insulating, and weatherproofing