Tips to Make Your Dishwasher More Energy Efficient
Maybe you’ve decided to include a new dishwasher in your 203K mortgage. Or, perhaps you already own an energy efficient dishwasher. Either way, there are little things you can do to make your dishwasher more efficient and they include: 1. Save loads of water. Don’t rinse dishes before loading, and you’ll save 55,000 gallons of water over the life of the appliance. That’s also equivalent to a lifetime supply of drinking water for a family of four. 2. Load it to the max. Fill your dishwasher to its capacity, and you’ll get the maximum use of energy every time you run a load. 3. Let dishes dry naturally. Use your dishwasher’s air-dry option. If your dishwasher doesn’t have one, prop the door open after...
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Sealing and insulating the “envelope” or “shell” of your home — its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors — is often the most cost effective way to improve energy efficiency and comfort. ENERGY STAR estimates that a knowledgeable homeowner or skilled contractor can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs (or up to 10% on their total annual energy bill) by sealing and insulating. This is especially true in Indiana; with the extreme summers and winters we often experience. To Seal and Insulate with ENERGY STAR: Seal air leaks throughout the home to stop drafts, Add insulation to block heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, Choose ENERGY STAR qualified windows when replacing windows. If your attic is accessible and you...
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