Making Your Home Energy Efficient Milwaukee WI

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

Local Companies

Milwaukee Garage Door
(414) 386-1384
807 N Old World 3rd St,
Milwaukee, WI
Mutual Home Improvement Co
414-383-5660
v1418 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI
Armsted Home Improvement
414-264-3478
308 E Center St
Milwaukee, WI
Do All Home Improvements
414-422-9730
1403 S 36th St
Milwaukee, WI
TMJ Electric
414-643-9930
2095 S 55th St
Milwaukee, WI
Helmut's Remodeling
414-438-1610
8125 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI
Able/Luebke Overhead Doors Inc
414-645-1686
4170 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI
Bay View Wood Floors
414-481-2921
3134 S California St
Milwaukee, WI
Paradise Home Improvement
414-444-8655
4527 N Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee, WI
American Air Improvement Resources
414-365-9654
N Green Bay Rd
Milwaukee, WI

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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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Milwaukee Garage Door

(414) 386-1384
807 N Old World 3rd St,
Milwaukee, WI

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