Making Your Home Energy Efficient West Virginia

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

Local Companies

Colonial Village Industries
304-258-8770
139 Business Park Circle.
Berkeley Springs, WV
Robert's Wholesale Aluminum Inc
(304) 343-5061
1626 McCubbin Dr
Charleston, WV
Hillcrest Plumbing & Heating
(304) 363-3330
624 Fairmont Ave
Fairmont, WV
Crestwood Constrcution Co
(304) 264-0800
146 Warm Springs Ave
Martinsburg, WV
Exact Building & Remodeling
(304) 725-0988
Blue Ridge Acres
Harpers Ferry, WV
Rent-A-Husband Handyman
(304) 295-0705
Vienna, WV
Busy Beaver Building Center Inc
(304) 843-2331
303 Lafayette Ave
Moundsville, WV
Tom Brown General Contracting and Handyman Service
(304) 737-1307
1140 Charles St
Wellsburg, WV
Smith Builders
(304) 965-1911
213 Willow St
Elkview, WV
Powell's Construction
(304) 938-5864
Iaeger, WV

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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

Colonial Village Industries

Log Home, Custom Home, Commercial Project, or beautiful Home Site for the future

304-258-8770
139 Business Park Circle.
Berkeley Springs, WV
Colonial Village Industries

Since 1971 our company has specialized in turning our customer's dreams into reality. Whether you are interested in a Log Home, Custom Home, Commercial Project, or beautiful Home Site for the future, our experienced staff is here to help.

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