Category Archives: energy savings

1 Way of 24 Ways to Save Energy Now

#18 of the series

Vacuum refrigerator coils – When the coils are clogged with dust and debris a refrigerator can’t effectively remove heat from the unit and that forces it compressor to work harder – up t0 25% harder.  Cut the power to the refrigerator and clean the undercarriage once a month. 

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1 Way of 24 Ways to Save Energy Now

#17 of the series

Get rid of inefficient appliances – Replacing that old appliance with a newer, more efficient model is a sound investment. Go to www.energysavers.gov for a detailed list of appliances and to rate their energy efficiency. 

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1 Way of 24 Ways to Save Energy Now

#16 of the series

Select better bulbs – Your lighting bill represents 10% of your home’s total electricity used and you can save about $50 annually by getting rid of incandescent bulbs .  Energy Star qualified halogen bulbs last 3 times longer, and LEDs last 25 times longer.

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