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2x4 R15 Factor
When insulating typical 2x4 wall construction an R factor of R11 or R13 is used. To comply with Energy Star requirements, use ... |
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A Good Match
Match the size of the pan to to your stovetop heating element; more heat will get to the pan and less will be lost to the ... |
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AC Energy Ratios
When shopping or air conditioners, look for seasonal energy ratios (SEER) over 12 for central air conditioners and energy ... |
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AC Fan
Set the fan on your central air conditioner to "on" rather than "auto." This will circulate air continuously, keeping the ... |
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Adding Insulation
Install additional attic insulation at right angles to the previous layer. You don't have to use the same type of insulation - ... |
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Attic Fan
If your home can't accommodate central air conditioning, try a whole-house attic fan. This device pushes hot air out through ... |
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Body Heat
If your house is empty for a month, your heating system has to work extra hard to restore the heat when you come back. More ... |
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Caulking Payoff
Most experts agree that caulking and weather stripping any gaps will pay for itself within one year in energy savings. ... |
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Ceiling Fan Benefits
Running a ceiling fan in the summer can make you feel 4 degrees cooler, even without air conditioning. Remember to run your ... |
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Ceiling Fan Heating
During winter, a ceiling fan can move heat trapped near the ceiling back into the living area. This is especially valuable in ... |
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Ceiling Fan Rotation
Ceiling fans should rotate counter clock-wise in the summer (to generate a breeze downward to cool you off) and clock-wise in ... |
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Choosing a Fuel Source
When your're choosing a fuel source for your home heating system, start with available fuels in your region, because not all ... |
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Choosing a Water Heater
When you're choosing a water heater, don't be tempted to simply buy the lowest-cost model available. Water heating uses too ... |
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Clean Burners
Keep range-top burners and reflectors clean; they will reflect the heat better, and you will save energy. |
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Clothes Washer Features
When shopping for a clothes washer, look for the following design features that help clothes washers cut water usage: water ... |
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Cold Storage
When the weather gets cold, take advantage of the situation. Free up space in your refrigerator by storing your canned goods ... |
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Cold Water Wash
To save energy, wash your clothes in cold water using cold-water detergents when-ever possible. |
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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
These compact fluorescent bulbs are four times more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs and provide the same lighting.
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Computer Savings
Computer screen savers may be entertaining, but they consume energy. An Energy Star labeled monitor with its "sleep" features ... |
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Concurrent Drying
Dry one load of clothes immediately after another. This will minimize heat loss, reducing warm-up and drying times. |
