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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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. [...]
Should I warm up my car in winter months?
I always think that in extremely cold weather, we should warm up the car, at least for a few minutes. But the question is, how much benefit do we get? Letting the car idle for a few minutes means that we get 0 miles per hour. Not mention the emissions. Does it actually benefit the [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]