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Start Home improvement Projects for a Greener Autumn
As temperatures fall, many homeowners start home-improvement projects. But with winter weather just a few months away, homeowners should consider fixups that will reduce their heating bills. Green products often pay for themselves quickly. For example, incandescent lightbulbs, while popular, are extremely inefficient -; only 10 percent of the energy they consume actually produces light. Compact fluorescent lamps, while initially more expensive, use less energy and last longer, so homeowners save more than the lights’ purchasing price in reduced electricity bills and replaced bulbs. Half of each U.S. household’s energy bills go towards heating and cooling costs. Improving a home’s energy efficiency will result in lower monthly bills, something that can only benefit consumers who are coping with higher fuel, energy and food costs. The technicians at Carrier (www.residential.carrier.com), a company that manufactures some of the world’s most energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, offer these tips for fall home improvements: * - Check your windows. You might not consider your windows part of your heating and cooling system, but if air leaves through your windows, it will cost more energy -; and more money -; to keep your home comfortable. * When installing new windows, look for the Energy Star. Developed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy, Energy Star products use less energy and help curb carbon emissions. Energy Star windows will also block drafts and prevent sunlight damage. * - Insulate wisely. When it comes to insulation, the higher the R-value, the better for your home. * - Choose a smart heating and cooling system. Programmable thermostats allow you to synchronize your home’s temperature with your schedule. When you’re not home, you can lower the heat, then ask the thermostat to heat the home right before your return. Some models will even remind you when to change the systems’ air filters -; the Infinity Control Furnace by Carrier issues an electronic prompt when clogged air filters start to impede energy efficiency. http://coalgeology.com/start-home-improvement-projects-for-a-greener-autumn/15650/ |
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