Replace Your Leaking Faucets

Repair leaky faucets promptly, water leaks can cause serious damages to walls, tiling, and floor coverings. You may not notice it, but a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period of time.

Four Ways to Save on Your Water Heating Bill

There are four ways to cut your water heating bills: use less hot water, turn down the thermostat on your water heater, insulate your water heater, or buy a new, more efficient model.

Do You Turn the Thermostat Down When You Turn on the AC?

Avoid setting your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and unnecessary expense.

Fans Help Circulate Central Air

Sizing is important for central air-conditioning systems, which need to be sized by professionals. If you have a central air system in your home, set the fan and cooling unit (compressor) to shut off at the same time. Instead of relying on the fan in the unit, use circulating fans in individual rooms.

Bigger Is Not Always Better

Buying a bigger room air-conditioning unit won't make you more comfortable during the hot summer months. In fact, a room air conditioner that's too big for the area will perform less efficiently and less effectively than a properly sized unit.

Water Heater Maintenance

Drain a quart of water from your water tank every 3 months to remove sediment that impedes heat transfer and lowers the efficiency of your heater. The type of water tank you have determines the steps to take, so follow the manufacturer’s advice.

Radiator Reflectors: A Small Investment

Radiator reflectors do just that, reflect the heat from the radiator out into the room, rather than heating the adjacent wall. They are inexpensive and easy to install.

Repairing Holes in Your Insulation

Look for dirty spots in your insulation, which often indicate holes where air leaks into and out of your house. You can seal the holes with low-expansion spray foam made
for this purpose.

Foam Insulation for Apartments

Foam insulation is typically is more expensive than fiber insulation. But it’s very effective in buildings with space limitations, such as apartments, and where higher R-values are needed.

Use higher density insulation on exterior walls, such as rigid foam boards, in cathedral ceilings and on exterior walls.