The plumbing in your home is an area where you may want to consider energy saving improvements. There are things that can be done to help save water too. You may want to consider things like energy efficient water heaters, adding rain collection, insulating pipes and updating fixtures. If you want your home to be more energy efficient, here are some plumbing improvements that you may want to invest in:
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If you feel your house just doesn't get cold enough when you have the air conditioner on high, it's time to talk with an HVAC professional before you replace the unit. Continuing to run the unit without having it checked is wasting your money and your electricity.
There are many things that could be wrong with the air conditioning system, but the HVAC professionals could be able to do the fix quickly.
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Leaky AC ductwork can lead to the escape of heated air from your indoor spaces during winter or chilled air during summer, making your home uncomfortable and increasing your utility bills. Here is a look at how you can locate leaks or ineffective insulation in your HVAC ductwork and repair the damage so as to improve the efficiency of your heating and air conditioning.
Finding leaks or damaged insulation
Poorly sealed ducts will not only allow conditioned air to escape to the outdoor, but can also cause excess moisture in spaces such as the attic and crawlspace, leading to a mold infestation.
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If you have pets, chances are good that you feel as though they are part of your family. As a result, you want to take care of them and make sure that they are as safe and as comfortable as possible. During the summer, your house might get warm while you are at work during the day if you turn your air conditioner off. You might worry about your pets because you don't want them to get too hot, but you also don't want to pay a monstrously high bill at the end of the month for electricity.
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There's no question that air conditioning is an expensive energy hog, consuming around 15 percent of the electricity used in the average home. Despite the cost, many homeowners find it hard to live without air conditioning at home -- around 100 million American families rely on air conditioning to keep cool and comfortable.
To keep energy use and air conditioning costs at bay, some homeowners rely on evaporative coolers -- also known as swamp coolers.
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