Include A Dishwasher In Your 203K Streamline Mortgage
Many people assume that washing dishes by hand saves hot water. However, washing dishes by hand several time a day can actually be more expensive than operating an energy-efficient dishwasher. You can consume less energy with an energy-efficient dishwasher when properly used and when only operating it with full loads. This is reason enough to consider including a dishwasher in your 203k streamline mortgage. That, and your teenager will love (owe) you since they no longer have to do dishes by hand! If the home you’re renovating already has a dishwasher; here are some things to consider: Trim your utility bills — Do you have a dishwasher made before 1994? If so, you’re paying an extra $40 a year on your utility bills compared to owning a new ENERGY...
Read MoreInclude An Upgraded Refrigerator In Your 203K Mortgage
Thanks to recent improvements in insulation and compressors, today’s refrigerators use much less energy than older models. With an ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator, you can maximize your energy and dollar savings without sacrificing the features you want. Slash your energy bills. ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators are required to use 20% less energy than models not labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo. Choose a new qualified model rather than a non-qualified model and cut your energy bills by $165 over the lifetime of your fridge. Replace your old fridge for bigger savings. If you still have a fridge from the 1980s, replace it with an ENERGY STAR qualified model and save over $100 each year on your utility bills. Replace a fridge from the 1970s and save...
Read MoreInsulate with ENERGY STAR
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...
Read MoreAir Seal with ENERGY STAR
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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