Making Your Home Energy Efficient Auburn AL

An energy-efficient home is not only more economical, it's also healthier

Local Companies

Opelika Winnelson Co
(334) 501-7473
PO Box 3523
Auburn, AL
Lakeside Christmas Tree Farm
(334) 821-8411
Auburn, AL
Tingle Roofing & Construction
(205) 553-2859
2408 Heartwood Ave
Cottondale, AL
Fort Morgan Building and Home Services
(251) 540-4663
11455 State Highway 180
Gulf Shores, AL
A Plumber Llc
(334) 279-1040
521 Oliver Rd Ste J
Montgomery, AL
Professional Carpenters
(205) 752-6930
3401 Greensboro Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL
Magnum Roofing Company Llc
(334) 832-9500
326 Cory St
Montgomery, AL
Dias Building & Home Repair Inc
(256) 828-9854
Hazel Green, AL
E W Russo Contractor Inc
(251) 972-1275
Foley, AL
Williamson Design Remodeling
(205) 408-0194
5215 Post House Ln
Birmingham, AL

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Poor air quality can be caused by humidity, drafts, cold windows in the winter or hot windows in the summer.  Energy efficiency improvements reduce these problems.  Here are some tips on keeping your home efficient and healthy.

 

Kitchen

 

  • Defrost your freezer if the ice is 5mm thick.
  • Vacuum the refrigerator condenser coil frequently.
  • Make sure the magnetic door seal on the refrigerator closes tightly.
  • Make sure the on/off cycle of your refrigerator works properly.
  • Check the oven seal for heat leaks.
  • Run only full loads in the dishwasher.

 

Bathroom/laundry room

 

  • Set the hot-water heater thermostat to no more than 65 degrees Celsius or 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Insulate hot-water pipes.
  • Repair leaking taps.
  • Don’t overload the clothes dryer.
  • Clean dryer lint filter after each use.

 

Living areas

 

  • Install ceiling insulation.
  • Keep curtains closed to prevent heat loss in winter and overheating in summer.
  • Close off unheated areas.
  • Clean the heating filter regularly.
  • Use compact, high-efficiency fluorescent lighting in areas where it is appropriate -- it can save you up to 80 percent in costs.

 

Published on January 11, 2007

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