Just one faucet with a constant drip can leak up to 10,000 gallons a year. A wrench and plumbing tape can help fix most leaks if you can DIY, or you can hire a plumber to check for and repair faucet leaks.
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An empty freezer uses more energy to stay cold. Pack your freezer with more food or even with gallon containers of water.
Regular maintenance and cleaning will keep your HVAC system running at peak efficiency. Keeping your HVAC system clean and properly adjusted every two years will reduce energy use and repair costs. Implementing good maintenance practice can save at least 5%-10% of space-heating energy usage.
They use less energy, are long-lasting, and provide better light quality. They are dimmable, and come in a variety of brightness levels, colors, and wattages. LEDs are also more durable than halogen bulbs.
Task lighting from lamps can reduce the need for ambient lighting in large spaces, which reduces overall energy use. LEDs are dimmable and come in a variety of brightness levels, colors and wattages. They are more durable than incandescent or CFL bulbs, and unlike CFLs, don't contain mercury.
If your refrigerator is typically empty, or you will be gone from your home for more than a month, you could reduce energy waset by emptying it and turning it off.
Colder temperatures require a forced defrost cycle, which uses additional energy.
Refrigerant coils, located at the back and underneath, are designed to remove heat. When they're dirty, the refrigerator cycle runs longer and more often. Dirty coils can require as much as 25% more energy to function properly.
Many refrigerators are energy inefficient, especially older models. While you're at it, recycle or unplug the spare refrigerator in your garage--it can add 10%-25% to your energy costs!
Lawns require large amounts of water to maintain. Xeriscaping typically includes cactus or other hardy-plant gardens, gravel or other hardscaping. Synthetic turf is typically maintenance-free.