Making Your Home Energy Efficient Burton MI

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

Local Companies

C&L Ward
810-653-3719
9284 Lapeer Rd.
Davison, MI
All-Weather Seal Outdoors
(810) 742-5602
G4258 S Saginaw St
Burton, MI
Comfort Guard Home Improvement
(810) 742-5065
Burton, MI
Home Improvement USA
(810) 742-2200
G3414 S Saginaw St
Burton, MI
Pilot's Maintenance Svc & Rpr
(810) 250-2140
2382 Stockbridge St
Burton, MI
Statewide Siding Company
(810) 743-1430
3458 Fern Ave
Burton, MI
Raymar Seamless Eavestrough
(616) 396-9900
76 Veterans Dr
Holland, MI
Mr Handyman of Greater Grand Rapids
(616) 977-2600
Grand Rapids, MI
Renegade Properties
(586) 226-3860
42878 Park Cresent Dr
Sterling Heights, MI
Carlson's Home Improvements
(231) 547-1938
Charlevoix, MI

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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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Featured Local Company

C&L Ward

810-653-3719
9284 Lapeer Rd.
Davison, MI

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