Making Your Home Energy Efficient Talladega AL

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

Local Companies

Morrow Granite
1-256-239-9865
2121 priebes mill rd
oxford, AL
Howard Developers
(256) 362-1115
202 Court St S
Talladega, AL
Mr Fix It
(256) 723-2835
264 Curt Rd
New Hope, AL
All American Remodeling
(205) 328-0183
99 3rd Ave N
Birmingham, AL
McGrady Builders & Appraisal
(256) 249-8818
Sylacauga, AL
Brisk Construction & Home Improvement Inc
(256) 536-5886
2205 Oakwood Ave NW
Huntsville, AL
Johnston Restorations Inc
(205) 833-7858
5441 Bahenle Ln
Birmingham, AL
Artco Home Improvement
(256) 534-6688
2006 Triana Blvd SW
Huntsville, AL
Sterling Construction
(251) 965-9292
14574 County Road 65
Foley, AL
Van Nostrand Cabinet Co
(334) 749-4780
PO Box 2471
Opelika, AL

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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

Morrow Granite

1-256-239-9865
2121 priebes mill rd
oxford, AL

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