How Gas And Electric Water Heaters Work
February 9th, 2015 | by Peter Young
Did you know that water heaters are typically the second biggest user of electricity in your home? It’s true, central [&hellip
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A Guide To Dimmer Switches
November 30th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Dimmer switches are a great way to improve the ambiance of any room in your home and they’re also an [&hellip
A Quick Guide To Ballasts: Electric vs. Magnetic
November 24th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to making your home more energy efficient one of the places you’re not likely to look is [&hellip
3-Way Bulbs: How They Work And How They Can Save You Money
November 19th, 2014 | by Peter Young
If you’re looking for a way to spend a little less money around your home, try finding places where you [&hellip
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
How Your Fridge And Freezer Work
September 12th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Knowing how your fridge and freezer work is a great place to start when it comes to making them more [&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