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Everday Energy Savers
Myth Busters:
Washing dishes by hand uses less energy than running an electric dishwasher.
This is one instance where the modern machine beats the old-fashioned method: hand washing generally uses more hot water per load than using a dishwasher. The key to maximizing energy savings is to use the dishwasher efficiently. Most modern dishwashers don’t require pre-rinsing of dishes; and according to Consumer Reports, this practice wastes up to 20 gallons of water per load without getting dishes any cleaner.
Don’t bother with the “rinse hold” on your machine, for the same reason. Wait to run the dishwasher until you have a full load of dishes, but don’t overload the machine. The energy-saving control offered on many dishwashers will turn off the heat during the drying cycle, which will also help keep the kitchencooler in the summer.
Opening the door after the rinse cycle and letting the dishes air dry is another way to save energy.
Leaving a computer on is more energy-efficient than turning it on and off.
IT managers used to advise office workers to leave their computers on overnight to save on wear and tear, and it’s true that the machines of yore were more prone to breakage. But today’s computers are tougher, and switching them off is a good habit to get into, especially on nights and weekends; anytime you can turn the machine off, it will save energy.
According to a recently released PC Energy Awareness report, nearly half of all corporate PCs in the U.S. are not regularly switched off at night, which needlessly pumps 14.4 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and costs U.S. businesses $1.72 billion.
To simplify the process, most newer computers now have energy-saving “sleep” or “hibernate” features that save energy when the computer is not being used. Check the Control Panel section of your operating system for “power options” or a similar offering; the “hibernate” setting generally saves the most energy.
Choosing the Right Home Inspector
Buying a home? It is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the home being inspected. The additional cost of hiring an InterNACHI-certified inspector is almost insignificant.
You have recently been crunching the numbers, negotiating offers, adding up closing costs, shopping for mortgages, and trying to get the best deals. Do not stop now. Do not let your real estate agent, a "patty-cake" inspector, or anyone else talk you into skimping here. InterNACHI-certified inspectors perform the best inspections by far.
InterNACHI-certified inspectors earn their fees many times over. They do more, they deserve more, and, yes, they generally charge a little more. Do yourself a favor...and pay a little more for the quality inspection you deserve. Click here to view our Home Inspection Page or read more on this article.
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Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Of course, for homeowners who want their homes to take advantage of the most up-to-date knowledge and systems in home energy-efficiency, an energy auditor can perform in-depth testing to find the best energy solutions for your particular home. Please call Energy Pros at 828-329-2675 to schedule your home energy audit.
Why make your home more energy efficient? Here are a few good reasons:
- Federal, state, utility and local jurisdictions' financial incentives, such as tax breaks, are very advantageous in most parts of the U.S.
- It saves money. It costs less to power a home that has been converted to be more energy-efficient.
- It increases indoor comfort levels.
- It reduces our impact on climate change. Many scientists now believe that excessive energy consumption contributes significantly to global warming.
- It reduces pollution. Conventional power production introduces pollutants that find their way into the air, soil and water supplies. Click here to read more on the article.
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A typical home inspection is not designed to provide information about the efficiency with which a home uses energy. Home energy use is related to the materials and methods used in building the home, its design, and the efficiency of the appliances installed.
During the course of a typical inspection, an inspector might find a condition which could lead to excessive energy consumption, such as a furnace that is short-cycling. A home inspector should mention short-cycling because it indicates a need for service of a major home appliance. Excessive energy consumption would be a secondary consideration.
Inspectors would not usually comment on what passive or active solar energy systems are installed in a home, or evaluate the effectiveness of the home's design in saving energy. Home inspectors don’t usually look at home energy bills for the past year, or measure the energy consumption of major appliances, or perform blower-door testing to determine the extent of air leakage through the building envelope.
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