Apparently, I'm spending waaaaayyyy too much on heating!
"The following recommendations have been customized for your home based on the information you provided. These recommendations are available in an interactive list on the Ways to Save page where you can mark items as complete, enter notes, set due dates, track cost information, and drill into more details. As with any recommendations product, Hohm will improve as more people use our beta."
description | annual savings* | DIY cost* | pro cost* | break even* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower the temperature setting on your water heater | $72 | $0 | varies | |
| Configure your computer to use sleep or hibernate modes when not in use | $49 | $0 | $0 | |
| Configure your computer display to use low power modes when not in use | $60 | $0 | $0 | |
| Install and program a programmable thermostat | $145 | $30-$190 | $309-$475 | 9 months |
| Have your ducts professionally sealed | $339 | $200-$600 | $325-$600 | 1 year, 2 months |
| Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents | $128 | $72-$306 | varies | 1 year, 5 months |
| When replacing your heat pump, choose a high-efficiency model with a SEER of 16 and a HSPF equal to 8.6 | $505 | $770-$1,100 | $1,000-$13,000 | 1 year, 10 months |
| Have a professional seal your home’s air leaks and reduce leakage by 40 percent | $379 | $400-$1,200 | $200-$600 | 2 years, 1 month |
| When replacing siding, add external insulating sheathing beneath the siding | $55 | $433-$810 | $2,200-$4,400 | 11 years, 4 months |
| Insulate the perimeter edge of slab foundation | $28 | $359-$513 | $600-$1,200 | 15 years, 9 months |
| When replacing your main refrigerator, choose an energy-efficient model | $35 | $600-$3,600 | $900-$3,800 | 60 years, 4 months |
| Insulate your water heater with a jacket | varies | $10-$25 | varies | |
| Insulate your hot and cold water pipes | varies | varies | varies |
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1 comment:
Hey! You posted this before Lifehacker!
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