How Your Pool Pump And Filter Work
September 13th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Most people think their pool might be a “fixed cost” when it comes to its electricity consumption, often assuming that, [&hellip
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How To Set The Pump Times For Your Pool And Hot Tub
August 27th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Adjusting the pump times for your pool and hot tub is one of the easiest ways to make them both [&hellip
Proper Lighting Levels For Various Activities
August 26th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to illuminating your home, ensuring that you aren’t over or under-lighting your living spaces can make a [&hellip
How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
August 14th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Learning how to clean your dryer's lint trap can help improve efficiency and safety in your home! Get all the tips you'll need here!
How To Install And Use A Timer Strip for Energy Savings
August 6th, 2014 | by Peter Young
A power strip can significantly cut your electric usage and bill. It does this by eliminating or reducing what are [&hellip
Easy Maintenance Tips For Your Window Or Central A/C Unit to Improve Energy Efficiency
August 5th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Maintaining your A/C unit, regardless of style, is a great way to keep your home cool and using energy efficiently. [&hellip
How To Check For Air Leaks Around Your Doors And Windows
July 30th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Did you know that air leaks throughout your home contribute, on average, an extra 10%-30% on your electric bill? Given [&hellip
How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
July 22nd, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to making your home more energy efficient, cleaning your fridge’s condenser coils or fan might be one [&hellip
How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
July 22nd, 2014 | by Peter Young
Water represents one of the biggest opportunities for savings in your home, and one of the best places to start [&hellip
Water Leaks: A Silent Menace
July 21st, 2014 | by Peter Young
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average american household wastes roughly 10,000 gallons of water a year through [&hellip
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Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
— T8 Plug-And-Play LED Linear Bulb Options
— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
— True Cost of LEDs
— Outdoor lighting Options
Kitchen Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen
— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
— How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy efficiency tips for the refrigerator and freezer
— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
— 9 Energy Saving Tips For Efficient Cooking
— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
— 5 Natural Remedies for Deodorizing a Refrigerator
— Natural Cleaning RecipesBathroom Efficiency
— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
— Replace the Wax ring on the toilet
— Replace the flapper valve on the toilet to eliminate leaks
— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
— Install high Efficiency Shower heads
— Changing The Sink Aerator
— Check the toilet for water leaks
— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
— Green Product Review: 1.0 gallon per minute faucet aerator from Niagara ConservationHVAC Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
— How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
— How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
— How to clean a lint vent using the LintEaterYard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems