Energy Saving Devices

Archive for August, 2009

Saving energy is great for the environment and using energy responsibly is a way to save the earth. Here are a few tips for saving energy. Choose windows that have double glazing and coatings to reduce heat from getting trapped in the house. This will decrease the need to blast the Air conditioner. Always buy appliances that have the energy star label on them. Seal any air leaks and check insulation around the house. Plant trees and shrubs to shade the outside A/C’s. Air dry dishes instead of using the dishwasher’s drying cycle. Clean lint filters in the dryer after each use, this improves the air circulation. Dry clothes on a clothes line or a drying rack. Use laptop computers instead of desktop computers, because desktop computer use more energy than laptops. If you need anew A/C get an energy efficient model with an energy star label on it. Always check for the energy saver way of doing things.

Saving energy is something we all need to think about. Not only is it good for the pocketbook (which is important in the tough economic times) but it also helps the environment by reducing the need to produce greater amounts of electricity and fossil fuels.

Start with reducing the amount you drive. Fuel costs are expensive, both for the consumer and the earth. Plan your errands and activities so that you can reduce the number of trips you make in your car. If you are picking up a child from dance class, stop on the way for grocery items for dinner, rather than making two separate trips.

Don’t move your car to do separate errands that are within a block or two of each other. Walk from one to the next, and consider this part of your exercise plan … two birds with one stone. Make these few simple changes and you will immediately notice a reduction in your fuels costs.

Before deciding on how to air seal your house, you need to understand how the air escapes. Air comes into and out of your home through every possible holes and cracks. You can find out your home’s air tightness by letting in smoke from a smoke pen placed outside of your windows and doors on a windy day.

Once you see where the air is coming and going, then you can decide a plan to caulk and seal the cracks and holes.

Make sure to caulk all the tiny cracks around plumbing, ducting, and wires.

If you only have single-pane windows, consider investing in double-pane ones.