| Spring is here and it's time to throw open the | | | | efficient by clearing out the exhaust hose at the |
| windows and enjoy all that fresh air before hot | | | | back of the appliance. Disconnect the hose from |
| temperatures force us to batten down the | | | | the wall and use a long-handled vacuum |
| hatches again! If the prospect of another summer | | | | attachment to get it nice and clear again. Similarly, |
| of high utility bills makes you cringe, why not | | | | check the vent on the exterior of your house |
| make energy efficient changes a part of your | | | | where the hot air comes out and make sure that |
| agenda during this preparatory season? Here are | | | | it is clear of clinging lint and natural debris that |
| some springtime tips for home energy efficiency | | | | may have accumulated over the winter. |
| that will help you keep more of that much-needed | | | | --Plug your electronic gadgets into a power strip |
| cash in your pocket during the hottest months of | | | | instead of directly into the wall, then turn the |
| the year. | | | | button "off" when not in use. You'll save 75% of |
| --Dust in unusual places: As part of your spring | | | | the energy consumed by those gadgets while also |
| cleaning routine, dust in some new places that you | | | | lessening C02 emissions. |
| may not have thought of before. Clean dirt out of | | | | --Invest in energy efficient home improvements |
| interior and exterior light globes and clear away | | | | that cost some money up front but will save you |
| dust from the light bulbs themselves: this way, | | | | tons over the long term: replacement windows, |
| your fixtures will not have to work as hard to | | | | extra attic and wall insulation, or a new air |
| produce light. While you're dusting around lighting | | | | conditioning system are great choices. |
| areas, replace burned out incandescent bulbs with | | | | Whether you are looking for Utah energy efficient |
| long-lasting, highly efficient compact fluorescent | | | | solutions for new home appliances or if you want |
| ones. Clean around the bottom of your | | | | an energy audit done on your home anywhere in |
| refrigerator, clear the air intake vent, and get the | | | | the country, contact an HVAC specialist near you. |
| dust bunnies off the exposed coils on the back | | | | Many offer an audit for free! Spring is a great |
| too. | | | | time to schedule an appointment before the busy |
| --Your clothes dryer is one of the biggest energy | | | | summer season sets in. |
| hogs in your house! Help it be more energy | | | | |