Joel Wensley Archive
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Eight holes in your home that energy dollars escape through
Posted on July 9, 2009 | No CommentsEnergy Scams: Some people are probably most surprised by this last tip. In prior years there wasn’t much need for a tip like this on an energy savings report. However, with all this talk on global warming, energy scams are great ways for some people who trick the general public and cash in. -
Eight holes in your home that energy dollars escape through
Posted on July 1, 2009 | No CommentsWater Heaters: By insulating hot water piping and turning your water heater down 10 degrees you can save up to 5 percent annually on your hot water heating costs. The average life of a standard hot water heater is 10 to 15 years, depending on many factors such as the water pressure in your house and the quality of the water. -
Eight holes in your home that energy dollars escape through
Posted on June 23, 2009 | No CommentsAir conditioners are another energy hog during the hot summer months. An air conditioner that is over 10 years old could be costing you double the energy costs to operate than that of a new system. -
Eight holes in your home that energy dollars escape through
Posted on June 14, 2009 | No CommentsThe most common way people heat their homes in Michigan is with a forced-air furnace fueled by natural gas. These units typically last between 15 and 20 years, and even a bit longer with regular maintenance. The most important issue is safety. -
Eight holes in your home that energy dollars escape through
Posted on June 7, 2009 | No CommentsLast week I explained the importance of sealing your home from unwanted air infiltration. I pointed out some areas of great concern such as attics, crawl spaces and attached garages. -
Eight holes in your home that energy dollars escape through
Posted on May 31, 2009 | No CommentsThe U.S. Environmen-tal Protection Agency states that the air in your home is can be 2 – 5 times more polluted than the outdoor air. When the wind blows, your house is subject to the effects of the wind. -
Eight holes in your home that energy dollars escape through
Posted on May 24, 2009 | No Comments(This is the second of an eight-part series.) Fact or Fiction? “Insulate your home and you’ll cut your energy bills in half.” Fiction. Many people have seen little or no […] -
Eight holes in your home that energy dollars escape through
Posted on May 17, 2009 | No CommentsAs Americans, we have all heard these terms many times over the last few years: global warming; lessening our dependence on foreign oil, going green, environmentally friendly, etc.