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Home Improvement Help and Maintenance Tips:
Energy Bills on the Rise
According to the US Department of Energy, homeowners
spend, on average, $1,300 a year on utility bills, most of
which is wasted energy from poorly insulated windows and
doors. Simple energy efficient improvements can save 10% -
50% on energy bills and help reduce air pollution by
reducing the amount of carbon dioxide released into the
environment.
There are several quick “fixes” homeowners can do to
reduce energy costs within their home. House Doctors
offers these home repair tips and habits to help harness
energy:
Install a programmable thermostat or set your thermostat
back at night.
Insulate doors and windows with plastic, caulk and/or
weather stripping. An uninsulated window or door can lose
10 to 20 times as much heat or air conditioning as the
same area of a well-insulated wall.
Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes
gallons of water in a short period.
Homeowners with gas or oil hot-water storage tanks and
pipes should insulate them, being careful not to cover the
water heater's top, bottom, thermostat, or burner
compartment; when in doubt, get professional help.
Remember to turn off lights when they are not needed.
Lighting can account for up to 10 percent of the
electrical consumption in a household.
Reduce your utility bill by up to 21% by turning down the
thermostat from 70ºF to 65ºF. Lowering it even further, to
60ºF, can save another 18%.
Change light switches to dimmer switches and use
lower-wattage bulbs when possible.
Many homeowners do not have the time or knowledge to do
many of the simple repairs which could save them hundreds
of dollars over time in utility bills. A small investment
now and your energy costs could be significantly reduced
in the future. House Doctors is the perfect solution, we
can come in and do many minor repairs, saving you the
physical energy and the financial energy. |
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