Most home owners don’t realize that the small draft from the windows can waste your energy in winter and summer. Even the new windows that are insulated well still can let cold draft in during the coldest winter months. If you live in the Northeast, the temperature drops below freezing at night and it can [...]
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Water heating can account for 14%–25% of the energy consumed in your home.
Did you know that water heating can account for 14%–25% of the energy consumed in your home. That’s why we spend more money on electricity during the winter months. Most water heaters lasts 10 to 15 years. But many more last even longer. Our water heater is supposed to last 10 years but it’s still [...]
Does it really help to turn off the lights and computers
Many families turn off all their lights, computers, and TVs when leaving the room or going to bed. By doing so to save energy and electricity bills. But how much can you save? The answer is that it doesn’t save much in one day. But over time, such as one month, or one year, it [...]
How much electricity does a computer use?
Have you ever wonder just how much electricity our home appliances use on a yearly basis? The formula to calculate home appliance electricity usage is simple: (Wattage × Hours Used Per Day ÷ 1000 = Daily Kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumption So a typical Window fan will cost you: (200 Watts × 4 hours/day × 120 days/year) ÷ 1000 [...]
American households spend 20% energy bills on appliances and home electronics
Did you know that a typical American household spends 20% of their energy bills on appliances and home electronics? These appliances are: Clothes washers and dryers Computers Dishwashers Home audio equipment Refrigerator and freezers Room air conditioners Televisions, DVD players, and VCRs Water heaters So using energy efficient appliances will make a big difference in [...]