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- WATER SAVING TIPS
- A common water waster is leaky faucets. Did you know that a dripping faucet can waste as much as 30
gallons of water per day?
- Do you have a toilet leak? If you do, you might
not even notice. Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank of your toilet. If the tank is leaking, color
will apprear in the bowl within 15-20 minutes. Flush immediately after testing. Having a leaky toilet fixed
can save you as much as 100 gallons of water per day.
- Save up to 1,000
gallons per month: Turn off the water while brushing your teeth & shaving.
- Save up
to 250 gallons per month: Rinse fruit & vegetables in a bowl of water instead of under running water.
- Save up to 1,300 gallons per month: Replace older toilets with new low-flow models.
- Save
up to 1,000 gallons per month: Run your washing machine & dishwasher only when full.
- Energy Saving Tips
- Replace incandescent bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs). CFLs use 75% less energy
and last 8 to 10 times longer than incandescent lights when used properly. Place them in fixtures that remain on for
at least 3 hours daily. If you have a dimmer or a 3 way switch you can still use CFLs you just need to get special CFLs.
- Turn off lights:
- Incandescent lights should always be turned
off when not in use.
- Fluorescent lights work optimally when they are not turned off repeatedly,
so only turn off when you plan to be away for 30 minutes or more.
- USE day lighting
- Leave minimal lighting on when you are away from your home. You may also want to consider having low voltage
landscape lighting installed for added safety and savings.
- Use outdoor lights with a photocell
unit or a timer so they turn off during the day.
- Have your dryer vent cleaned yearly.
A clogged dryer vent causes your dryer to run longer, and can add as much as $20-$25 to your energy bill-that's not green
living. It should only take 34-40 minutes to dry a heavy load of laundry. If it takes longer you may have a clog.
- Replacing poor quality windows can save you 10 to 20 percent on home comfort
energy. For greater performance, energy efficiency, and asthetics consider window replacement. We can help
you find the right windows for your home.
Like any kitchen appliance, time, use, and a fork or two
can take its toll on your garbage disposal. One day that modern convenience that makes your life easier suddenly won't
spin, makes excessive noise, drains slow, won't cut or grind, is leaking or stops working. Repair
problems or upgrading to a new, more powerful and efficient unit is a job best left to our skilled technicians. Why
spend another day living with the inconvenience of a garbage disposal that isn't working properly or needs replaced?
Call today and we will schedule a convenient appointment, arrive on time, make all the needed
repairs or replacement, thoroughly clean the work area and guarantee our work.
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