Making Your Home Energy Efficient Hawaii

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

Local Companies

Alltemp Inc
808-871-6723
269 Papa Pl Ste 10
Kahului, HI
Flooring Imports Hawaii LLC
(808) 329-7570
73-5569 Maiau St
Kailua Kona, HI
Les' Carpet & Drapery Installation Inc
(808) 935-9690
796 Hinano St
Hilo, HI
J & J Hardware Home Improvement Center
(808) 935-3316
1717 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI
The Property Docotor
(808) 9 6 0 - 1 1 1 0
P.O. Box 5648
KAILUA-KONA, HI
B.J. Genz Plumbing LLC
(808) 373-4465
549 Halemaumau Street
Honolulu, HI
Simplicity Imp. LLC
(808) 306-2382
5534 Kawaikui St.
Honolulu, HI
Alexanders Kitchens And Baths
(808) 879-9175
310 Ohukai Rd
Kihei, HI
Kahului Carpet & Drapery
808-871-1033
296 Alamaha St
Kahului, HI
A Y Painting Inc
808-876-1087
41 Kulalani Dr
Kahului, HI

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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

Read full article at realestate.com

Featured Local Company

Alltemp Inc

808-871-6723
269 Papa Pl Ste 10
Kahului, HI

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