Many home owners don’t know how much energy their appliances use each month. In order to save energy, you need to know their wattage. You can usually find the wattage of most appliances stamped on the bottom or back of the appliance, or on its nameplate. The wattage listed is the maximum power drawn by [...]
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Insulate your windows before the first snow fall
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 [...]
Window are very important in saving home energy cost
Windows can be one of your home’s most attractive features. Large windows provide views, daylighting, ventilation, and solar heating in the winter. Unfortunately, they can also account for 10% to 25% of your heating bill. During the summer, your air conditioner must work harder to cool hot air from sunny windows. Install ENERGY STAR windows and use [...]
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 opening the blinds in winter save energy or waste heat?
I’ve been debating on whether opening the blinds in winter months actually save energy. On the bright sunny days, it’s tempting to open the blinds and let the sunlight in. Solar heat does heat up the room if the windows are large. With well insulated windows, it’s definitely a good idea to open the blinds. [...]
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 [...]
Air dry your dishes can save electricity
If you use dishwasher, did you know that taking out your dishes and air dry them can significantly reduce your electricity bill. In winter dry months, instead of using a dehumidifier, take out your clean dishes from the dishwasher and air dry them. You probably think this is a small saving. But if you run [...]
How much does a family spend on energy bills every year?
For a typical American family, the energy bill is around $1,900 every year. That’s a lot of money that can be saved. Most people waste money on utility bills without ever noticing it. Just by making some small changes in our daily life, we can save up to 25% or our utility bills without making [...]
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 [...]
Does the Power-Down or Sleep Mode save energy?
Just about all PCs now come with a power-down or sleep mode feature for the CPU and monitor. ENERGY STAR® computers in a sleep mode use 70% less electricity than a computer without such features. ENERGY STAR monitors even have the capability to power down into two successive “sleep” modes. Such mode usually saves 10% [...]