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| ...he broad usage, afforded to the definition allows for nearly any device intended for domestic use to be a home appliance, including consumer electronics as well as stoves, refrigerators, toasters and air conditioners to light bulbs and water well pumps.
history
while many appliances have existed for centuries, the self-contained electric or gas powered appliances are a uniquely american innovati... |
| ...maximizing efficiency. for
example, a connected thermostat that's synced to your smartphone may allow you
to adjust temperature settings when away from home. this way, if you forget to
bump the air conditioner up a few degrees while you're gone more than a few
hours, you can log-in remotely and set an appropriate temperature.
weatherproofing
a great deal of energy is lost throu... |
| ...y costs. "the easiest
thing homeowners can do to save energy and stay comfortable during the summer -
and all year long - is to change the air filter on their system regularly;
however, if your air conditioner is more than 10 years old, it's time to
consider replacing it with a more efficient system that will save significant
energy and help lower utility bills."
by taking on a few qu... |
| ...ue to its energy-efficient
operation. the home is divided into zones, designated by floors, rooms or areas
- however the homeowner chooses - which eliminates the "all on" feature of
traditional air conditioners.
a system like mitsubishi electric cooling & heating's zoned comfort solutions
offers a true zoning-system with convenient controls and automation, along with
whisper-quie... |
| ...linens and other textiles, including window treatments.
replace air filters. older, dirty air filters can circulate dust, pollen and other particles throughout your home. they can also cause your air conditioner and heater to run less efficiently, which can result in higher energy consumption. rather than pushing potentially harmful dust particles into your house and causing your systems to wo... |
| ...ion costs of a wood-burning heating system. in minnesota, homeowners can borrow up to $20,000 at 4.99 percent interest to make energy-efficient improvements such as water heaters, lighting, furnaces, air conditioners, insulation, windows, tankless water heaters and more.
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| ... through any of these places:
- electrical outlets
- switch plates
- window frames
- baseboards
- weather stripping around doors
- fireplace dampers
- attic hatches
- wall- or window-mounted air conditioners
if you can rattle windows or doors, you may have air leaks there, as well. these can usually be sealed with caulking or weather stripping. in addition:
- replace any cracked or lo... |
| ...rnational ground source heat pump association, a geothermal system has efficiencies 50 to 70 percent higher than other heating systems, and cooling efficiencies 20 to 40 percent higher than available air conditioners. that means direct savings on home utility bills.
how it saves you money
according to bosch thermotechnology north america:
—geothermal heat pumps have the lowest life cycle cost... |
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here are a few tips to keep in mind when summer temperatures start to sizzle:
* an air conditioner set at 70°f can cost twice as much to operate as one set at 78°f. raise the thermostat by 2 degrees above its normal setting. you'll still be comfortable, and your pocketbook will than... |