Results 1 to 20 of 37
Thread: Energy Savings
-
06-07-2008, 04:27 PM #1
Energy Savings
What are some ways of making a house more energy efficient. I may already know a few but i'm sure this will help other ppl too.
What about light bulbs...
I don't like those incandescent bulbs as they are not that bright.
What about LED light bulbs? Do they save more energy? Brightness? Thank youLast edited by Firebird Phoenix; 06-07-2008 at 11:26 PM.
-
06-07-2008, 04:29 PM #2
I've heard those "on-demand" water heaters are pretty efficient........but they are expensive. I believe they pay for themselves in about 3 years.
-
06-07-2008, 04:31 PM #3
-
06-07-2008, 04:33 PM #4
- Join Date
- Sep 2005
- Location
- TEXAS... U mad?
- Posts
- 6,158
Black / Stryker Blue- 2K WS.6/ 2K9 G8GT
on demand means it heats the water as it goes thru the pipe... its a small compact unit...
-
06-07-2008, 07:10 PM #5
-
06-07-2008, 07:13 PM #6
- Join Date
- Sep 2005
- Location
- TEXAS... U mad?
- Posts
- 6,158
Black / Stryker Blue- 2K WS.6/ 2K9 G8GT
It heats it as it travels thru the pipes... no tank
-
06-07-2008, 07:15 PM #7
-
06-07-2008, 07:20 PM #8
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Location
- PA
- Posts
- 2,173
- 07 MAZDASPEED6 GT
-
06-07-2008, 08:39 PM #9
So anything on the light bulb question I had above? thanks
-
06-07-2008, 08:45 PM #10
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- White Plains, NY
- Age
- 41
- Posts
- 7,788
Silver- 2002 Trans AM
-
06-07-2008, 08:59 PM #11
- Join Date
- Sep 2005
- Location
- TEXAS... U mad?
- Posts
- 6,158
Black / Stryker Blue- 2K WS.6/ 2K9 G8GT
Incadescent????????
-
06-07-2008, 11:26 PM #12
-
06-08-2008, 05:44 AM #13
timers on ac and the furnace, so the aren't running when you aren't home. set them to come on right before you get home.
-
06-08-2008, 07:52 AM #14
Keep em coming.
So what about LED light bulbs?
-
06-08-2008, 08:01 AM #15
I've used the CFL bulbs(swirl bulbs) for awhile now. They have lasted me 4 years so far. In our old college house the electric bill dropped by at least $30 a month from what I can remember.
-
06-08-2008, 09:19 AM #16
- Join Date
- May 2008
- Location
- Verdigris, OK
- Posts
- 2,165
NBM- 99 z28
get a couple awnings over a couple of windows to block the sun from getting in. cuts down elec bill by u not having to use ac so much.
-
06-08-2008, 09:45 AM #17
I did the energy savings light bulbs and it took some time to get use too. Did you check insulation in the garage or attic. Check how high your water heater is set too. Get a programmable thermostat. Tint the windows. Make sure your air filters are clean. Make sure your windows and doors are seealed properly. All I can think of at the moment.
-
06-08-2008, 01:55 PM #18
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Age
- 75
- Posts
- 2,706
Sebring Silver- 2000 CamaroSS
Problem with the CFL bulbs is they have bad things for the environment inside of them.
They're supposed to be recycled properly, but no one seems to know that & they get tossed in the trash with everything else.
-
06-08-2008, 05:23 PM #19
- Join Date
- Sep 2005
- Location
- TEXAS... U mad?
- Posts
- 6,158
Black / Stryker Blue- 2K WS.6/ 2K9 G8GT
solar screens???
-
06-09-2008, 01:50 PM #20
Check the temp in your fridge, water level in your toilets. Could try motion light switches in certain rooms. You walk into the room they turn on for so long and then turn off
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
Day Light Savings
By SMWS6TA in forum Almost Anything GoesReplies: 8Last Post: 03-14-2013, 08:37 PM -
Daylight Savings Time
By Sarge in forum Almost Anything GoesReplies: 20Last Post: 11-01-2009, 04:51 AM -
weight savings
By zero_proto in forum Suspension and HandlingReplies: 23Last Post: 12-23-2008, 02:27 PM -
HSW mid-summer savings!
By Matt@HSW in forum NitrousReplies: 0Last Post: 08-12-2008, 02:26 PM -
Weight savings
By slims00ls1z28 in forum General HelpReplies: 6Last Post: 07-03-2007, 03:23 AM
Bookmarks