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Making Your Home Energy Efficient Indiana

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

Local Companies

Exterior Home Improvement Inc
317-845-4300
8002 Castleway DR
Indianapolis, IN
Werling Residential Designs Inc
260-486-7958
4328 Flagstaff Cove
Fort Wayne, IN
Guardian Services
260-747-6371
6502 Bluffton Road
Fort Wayne, IN
Evanbrook Vinyl Fence
219-369-9449
3276 South State Road 104
LaPorte, IN
Everetts Handyman Service
219-871-4048
2388 N. Wozniak Rd.
Michigan City, IN
Cheap Chic
(219) 325-9032
316 Lincolnway
LaPorte, IN
Majestic Home Improvement Inc
317-632-2302
2806 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN
Doolittle Electric
260-420-0147
PO Box 13581
Fort Wayne, IN
Cirrus Home Inspection
765-457-5992
3234 West Sycamore
Kokomo, IN
Lindsey Remodeling and Home Improvements
317-341-5876
6025w. big hurricane rd.
Martinsville, 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

Read full article at realestate.com

Featured Local Company

Exterior Home Improvement Inc

317-845-4300
8002 Castleway DR
Indianapolis, IN
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