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29 August 2012

Tips On How To Make Your Home Eco Friendly

By Dolly Wong


Now that global warming is at an all time high, its only right that we try to make the places where we stay Eco friendly. You may be wondering how to make your home eco friendly. It does not necessary mean changing ones lifestyle. This process requires just small changes which when added up make a huge difference to the environment.

You can begin by looking for appliances which are energy efficient. This would reduce the amount of energy used in your house. In the market there are many energy efficient appliances. Most of them are affordable. Take for example the light bulb. Energy saving light bulbs consume up to six times less the energy consumed by ordinary bulbs. Replacing your old bulbs is not expensive. It is a small change but a big step for mankind.

There are many homes that lose more than half their energy though the roofing and walls. To reduce the amount of energy wasted through the roofs and walls they should be insulated. The price of doing the insulation is small compared to the energy saved.

You can also reduce energy bills by switching off devices when they are not in use. You should avoid switching them off using remote controls because this simply puts them in standby mode and they continue using energy. It is recommended that you use the power switch to completely turn off appliances in the house. This small change will reduce your energy consumption. If many people follow the same procedure it can add up to quite a lot of energy saved.

By installing a heating system which is energy efficient you could reduce energy consumption in your house by up to 40 percent. Modern systems are designed to be more energy efficient. You should replace a boiler with a newer version which is made with energy conservation in mind. A lot of heat is lost from a radiators rear. Reflective foil panels which are easily available from DIY stores can be positioned at the rear end of radiators to harness this energy.

When you are washing clothes using a washing machine you should run it a lower temperature and also at full load. This will save energy. It is also a good practice to hang clothes to dry instead of utilizing a tumble dryer. Boil only the water you need when using an electric kettle. Having extra water in the kettle wastes both time and energy. An Eco friendly kettle is also available in the market.

A smart electricity monitor can help you cut down on energy consumption in a house. This device monitors how much energy every appliance is consuming in real time. This information can help you to identify the devices that consume too much energy.

By turning down your thermostat by just one degree you can reduce energy consumption significantly and still keep yourself warm. Solar panels can be used to create energy. For those who live in the country side wind turbines designed for homes can be installed. You can charge cell phones and mp3 players using portable solar chargers. All these are tips on how to make your home eco friendly.




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