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We have a lot of methods available to reduce energy use, but some of these methods provides greater energy and money. Most of us, for example, knows that he must turn off the lights when leaving the room, but the lighting consume, on average, only 10 percent of the electricity bill (source 1). If we focus on what consumes more energy, we find that ten of the great changes taken together could reduce the monthly electricity bill.
Turn off the power consumption in standby mode
Be off household electrical appliances run entirely (such as printers, computers and games players and TVs) when not in use (source 2). Since 10 percent of energy consumption in homes have devices in standby mode as Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory research has shown (source 3).
Roof insulation
Heating is usually the largest in the electrical power consumption of the shareholder, it is responsible for 31 per cent of the energy needs of the household bills (Source 2, page 2). And more effective in reducing the cost of heating methods is to isolate the bishop. Therefore, preferably the amount of insulation at least 11 inches of fiberglass or rock wool, or at least 8 inches of cellulose (Source 2 page 6).
Replace old air conditioner
The air-cooled - is also heating - a key factor in energy consumption in households (source 2). To reduce the energy consumption in refrigeration, we can replace the old air conditioners (over ten years) with new ones Samn energy star category (energy star), and so we keep nearly 30% of the cooling energy (source 4). When you buy a new device search conditioners operate efficiently as preferred gauge (SEER) (seasonal energy efficiency ratio), as the preferred choice of what fits the size of the area to be cooled (source 2).
Improving water heater
We can save approximately $ 300 per year if we have to replace old water heaters Bschenat new energy star category (Energy Star) (source 5). As if we use good heater or in the event of a lack of willingness to switch the old, in this case we can save power consumption by isolating the heater or the use of lower temperature (source 2).
To maintain the efficiency of refrigerators
The fridge is more energy-consuming appliances, so you must make sure they do not work harder than you need, and through adherence to varying proper temperature, prefers to be the temperature of the fridge between three and five degrees, and the freezer should be up to (-15) degrees. Also be sure to seal the door of the fridge, and it closes the door on a piece of paper. If we were able to easily remove them, this indicates that the door is in need of repair (source 2).
Washing with cold water
Replace the washing machine in second place after the fridge in terms of energy consumption (source 2 on page 26), and water heating consumes 90% of the total consumed by the washing machine, so the wash clothes in cold water consumes much less energy. And we can make a big difference if we use lukewarm water instead of hot water (source 2 page 25).
The use of hot air with washing pots
Preferred to use dry air instead of hot dishes in the dishwasher if it is possible, as is preferred laundry on the ropes. But when you use a clothes dryer, it is useful to activate the moisture sensitive (if it exists), which automatically turns off the device when dry clothes. It is always useful to work on replacing old appliances with energy star within the category (energy star) (Source 2).
Computer setup
The computers that run continuously consume a lot of energy, but it is logical that is turned off the computer with every step banish them with him, so as a compromise, and the US Department of Energy recommends Llano is turn off the screen in case we left the office for more than 20 minutes, turn off operation of the processor and the screen if the period of more than two hours. Can also be set up so that the computer enters the device is in standby mode (sleep) if unused.
Electricity production
We can use alternative energy alternative strategy for energy conservation, reliance on the location of each home will be a means of alternative energy (such as solar and wind energy and hydropower) viable in economic terms. For example, using solar panels and wind turbines silent on the roof of the house, we can ship the battery enough to do without for a period of time for the electric grid (source 6).
Find Professional Tips
Energy observer can professional energy analysis in the home, and can identify a few areas and isolation that cause waste of money, will also provide suitable for other effective changes reduce the cost of energy recommendations, and help us in significant savings. I also prefer to get several offers from a number of licensed contractors in the field of energy and check references of all of them (source 2).
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