Helpful Hints to Keep Your Home in Tip-Top Shape with Judith
Appliance Excesses
Easy: Unplug chargers, power adapters, and appliances when they are not in use. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, about 75 percent of the electricity used to power electronics such as VCRs, televisions, stereos, computers, and kitchen appliances is consumed while the products are turned off.
Advanced: Switch out older appliances¬ such as; dish and clothes washers, refrigerators, lighting fixtures, televisions, room air conditioners, and even cordless phones with energy saving models. Appliances with the government rated Energy Star label uses25 to 75 percent less energy.
Avoid Super-Hot Water
Easy: Lower your water heater temperature. The average tank style water heater uses about 5 percent less energy for every 10 degrees Farenheit you reduce the temperature, according to the Department of Energy. A lower temperature also shows mineral buildup and corrosion, which helps your water heater perform more efficiently over a longer time.
Advanced: Install tank-less water heaters. These so called ‘on demand” heaters warm water only when required, reducing energy losses associated with maintaining water temperatures in a traditional storage tank. Tank-less heaters range from $200 for an under-sink faucet unit to $1,500 for a high capacity unit, but according to the Energy Department, they use 45 percent to 60 percent less energy then traditional heaters and last twice as long.
Judith Knutson
Broker/Realtor®/GRI
Licensed in IA & IL
Mel Foster Co. 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, Ia. 52807-2585
Cell: 563-340-7906
Email: Judithknutson@gmail.com
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