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When Cleaning Equals Energy Saving
by Tamara Wilhite
Have a clean, more energy efficient home

There are times when cleaning can equal energy savings.

1. Clean your refrigerator coils. Less dust and grime on them
means improved function of the coils; hence, better energy
efficiency and less electricity required to run.

2. Clean your air filters frequently. If they cannot be easily
rinsed, replace them. This reduces the amount of energy the
air filter motor needs to run. The added bonus is that cleaner
filters will clean your air much more efficiently, reducing
allergen levels more quickly.

3. Clean out the air ducts of your clothes dryer. The build up
of lint and debris in the exhaust air duct reduces the
outgoing airflow, much like a clogged up drain. The clothes
dryer has to work harder and longer to dry the same volume of
clothing, using up more power as it does so. Cleaning out the
air duct for the dryer improves its efficiency. This also
eliminates the fire hazard that the combustible debris in the
air duct poses.

4. Clean your windows from time to time. More natural light
means less artificial light needed.

5. Your showerhead, once unclogged by grime, can reduce your
water usage by giving a full shower blast. And shorter showers
mean less hot water used.
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Author of "Humanity's Edge" and "Sirat: Through the Fires of
Hell," available on Amazon.com

Take the Next Step:
- Take on one or more of these tasks. You'll have a cleaner
home, be helping the environment, and saving yourself some
cash all at the same time.

Untitled Comment

{ 10:46 PM, Thursday, May 8, 2008 } { Posted by gabbie427 }

Wonderful tips! Thanks!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo