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<strong>50</strong> <strong>Ways</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Make</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Eco</strong>-<strong>Friendly</strong> <strong>Eco</strong> WALK the Talk.com<br />
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Install a “Tank-less” Water Heater or “instant water heaters” or “on demand heater”. They<br />
are more energy efficient, as they only heat water as and when required and do not s<strong>to</strong>re<br />
hot water.<br />
If you have a regular water heater, you can save energy usage by reducing the thermostat<br />
by a few degrees. Insulate the water heater with an insulating jacket that is usually available<br />
at hardware s<strong>to</strong>res <strong>to</strong> prevent heat from getting lost. Insulate pipes that come out of the<br />
water heater for the first five <strong>to</strong> ten feet with slip-on foam sleeves.<br />
Drain about a cup of water from the valve faucet at the bot<strong>to</strong>m of the water heater (after<br />
switching off the heater, of course) once every 3 <strong>to</strong> 4 months. This prevents sediments from<br />
building up in the water tank and makes it more efficient.<br />
Resources<br />
For more information on the mechanism and details, look at the Tankless Water Heater<br />
Guide.<br />
26.Keep your refrigera<strong>to</strong>r in good working condition<br />
It’s pretty obvious that the larger the refrigera<strong>to</strong>r, the more energy it is going <strong>to</strong> consume.<br />
Additional features like au<strong>to</strong>matic icemakers and through-the-door dispensers actually<br />
increase electricity use.So buy the smallest energy efficient model that suits your needs.<br />
Here are some tips <strong>to</strong> keep your refrigera<strong>to</strong>r energy efficient:<br />
� Position your refrigera<strong>to</strong>r away from heat sources such as s<strong>to</strong>ve<strong>to</strong>ps, ovens and other<br />
heat generating appliances<br />
� <strong>Make</strong> sure there’s enough space around the refrigera<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>to</strong> allow for proper airflow<br />
near the compressor and condenser coils. Clean the condenser coils at the bot<strong>to</strong>m or<br />
back of the appliance every few months. The coil removes heat from the inside and can’t<br />
function well it is dirty.<br />
� Good organisation of the contents inside will help you find things easily, and you won’t<br />
have <strong>to</strong> keep the door open for <strong>to</strong>o long and let the cold air escape.<br />
� Reset the thermostat setting of your refrigera<strong>to</strong>r from time <strong>to</strong> time especially if you<br />
notice food is getting frost bite.<br />
� Allow for proper air circulation inside the refrigera<strong>to</strong>r. Do not overcrowd the contents,<br />
as this may reduce cooling capabilities.<br />
� Cover all foods and liquids, and allow for hot food <strong>to</strong> cool down before keeping them<br />
inside the refrigera<strong>to</strong>r. Uncovered foods give out moisture making the compressor work<br />
harder.<br />
27.Conserve energy with your washing machine<br />
As we always say, buy an energy efficient model, with the Energy Star or Label appropriate<br />
<strong>to</strong> your country.<br />
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