Adding proper insulation in your attic and implementing other weatherproofing measures with windows and doors can ease the pressure on your HVAC, saving you money in the winter and summer.
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California, along with countries such as India, is making moves to cover its canals with solar panels, while other governments are installing them over lakes and reservoirs. The innovation is designed to solve two problems: preventing water from evaporating and producing cheap, clean energy.
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Your HVAC system uses a lot of energy keeping your home cool during hot summer months, which can send your bill skyrocketing. Installing an attic fan, or making sure the one you have is working properly, can take a lot of pressure off your HVAC system.
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If your HVAC system is over 15 years old, you may need to replace it soon. It’s better to do it on your own terms than in the middle of summer or winter when you need it most.
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Standard showerheads use about 2.5 gallons per minute, so shortening your showers is an easy way to reduce your water consumption.
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It’s important to maintain your appliances to ensure that they work efficiently. Simple tasks like replacing air filters and cleaning condenser coils will help prevent costly repairs or premature replacement.
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Regularly maintaining your HVAC system can save you money now and in the future. Ensuring that your system is running as efficiently as possible will keep your energy bills low and help prevent costly repairs or an early replacement down the road.
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The average furnace can last for 15 to 30 years, but depending on the age and efficiency of your current model, you can score major energy savings by upgrading to a futuristic heat pump.
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We use a lot of energy to warm our homes in the winter and cool them in the summer. If your house isn’t properly insulated, then a lot of that energy is wasted — which means a lot of your money is wasted on energy bills.
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No matter how much you’re paying, it’s likely that there are still plenty of things you can do to knock those bills down. Big home investments like a heat pump and small steps like washing clothes on cold are all on the table when it comes to lowering your bills.
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