Where Is Your Home Losing Money?

WHERE IS YOUR HOME LOSING MONEY? HEATING AND COOLING ol off hear Non-programmable thermostat 70°F LOSSES: $180 per year SOLUTION: Install a programmable thermostat • Set heat at 70 ° F when home, 62° F when away • Set air conditioning at 78 ° F when home, 85° F when away • 3% cost savings per permanent degree change Clogged filters LOSSES: 5-15% of energy SOLUTION: Replace or clean filters every 1–3 months Outdated equipment LOSSES: $200 per year SOLUTION: Replace with energy-efficient HVAC system • 20-40% less energy use than 10-year-old equipment Installation matters! • 30% less efficient with incorrect installation • 5-20% less efficient with wrong refrigerant levels Leaky ductwork LOSSES: $400-$850 per year SOLUTION: Seal and insulate ducts • 20-45% of hot and cool air lost to duct leaks • Aim for insulation with R-value of 6 or higher • 10% savings on total annual energy bill PLUMBING Dripping faucet LOSSES: 100 gallons of water per day SOLUTION: Call a plumber to fix leak Leaky toilet LOSSES: 200 gallons of water per day SOLUTION: Call a plumber for prompt repairs • Save money and prevent damage High-flow toilet LOSSES: 3-5 gallons of water per flush SOLUTION: Install a low-flow, water-efficient toilet • 55-80% savings Inefficient showerhead LOSSES: 2,900 gallons of water per year SOLUTION: Install a WaterSense showerhead • 10-20 gallons saved per shower Infographic Provided By: PARKER & SONS, INC. www.airconditioners-phoenix.com Sources: http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/products/showerheads.html http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/HeatingCoolingGuide%20FINAL_9-4-09.pdf?a8le-52ab http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/central-air-conditioning http://www.energystar.gov/ia/products/heat_cool/ducts/DuctSealingBrochure04.pdf?4b95-da14 http://saveenergy.about.com/od/homecooling/tp/ColingCosts.htm http://realestate.msn.com/artidle.aspx?cp-documentid=13107978 http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/indoor.html http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/waterplant/wtpfaw.htm http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/best-options-for-high-efficiency-toilets.aspx#axzz2KeSB470y