Making Your Home Energy Efficient Bismarck ND

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

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Miller Construction
(701) 255-6865
Bismarck, ND
Dean's Custom Rugs and Installation
(701) 255-4794
322 N 26th St
Bismarck, ND
Schmitcke Construction
(701) 255-1324
4114 Daniel St
Bismarck, ND
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse of Bismarck
(701) 934-9000
1401 W Century Ave
Bismarck, ND
Home Depot the
(701) 258-1679
3401 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND
Perlie Brothers
(701) 833-5836
8110 County Road 15 W
Minot, ND
Peterson Bob
(701) 277-0332
1405 32nd Ave NW
West Fargo, ND
Duval Rick Construction
(701) 293-7688
2710 5th Ave S
Fargo, ND
Anderson Hardwood Floors
(701) 239-6079
PO Box 2345
Fargo, ND
E & D Maintenance
(701) 858-7961
PO Box 113
Surrey, ND

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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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