Making Your Home Energy Efficient Chesterton IN

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

Local Companies

TimberSeal Exterior Wood Care & Pressure Washing
219-548-2670
P.O. Box 386
Valparaiso, IN
BuildSmart Services
877-279-2375
P.O. Box #410
Valparaiso, IN
Everetts Handyman Service
219-871-4048
2388 N. Wozniak Rd.
Michigan City, IN
Evanbrook Vinyl Fence
219-369-9449
3276 South State Road 104
LaPorte, IN
Cheap Chic
(219) 325-9032
316 Lincolnway
LaPorte, IN
Gs Electric
(260) 623-3030
201 S Water St
Monroeville, IN
Stilwell Llc
(317) 254-9098
8448 Broadway St
Indianapolis, IN
Schumann Custom Building & Landscaping
(765) 463-9933
4021 Soldiers Home Rd
West Lafayette, IN
Scott Electric
(260) 745-3689
1504 Capitol Ave
Fort Wayne, IN
Relinski Stanley Full House Home Improvement
(219) 865-1358
225 67th St
Schererville, IN

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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

TimberSeal Exterior Wood Care & Pressure Washing

219-548-2670
P.O. Box 386
Valparaiso, IN
http://www.timberseal.net

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