Are electric dryer better than gas dryers. After all the research it may be a tie. Let's get to the analyzing in a minute. Regardless of whatever kind of dryer you do eventually choose, please try to get an energy star rated one. These will always save some energy. This comparison of course does not into account air drying. Air drying saves the most energy, but may also take up more of your own time.
Electric dryers generally cost about $50 less than their counterparts. You will need a 240V to plug the machine into. If you already have this hookup, than it may be better and cheaper than to have a gas line put in. This gas hookup, can end up making the initial cost of electric less expensive than gas. However, electric uses electricity. This seems fairly obvious, but most electricity is dirty and comes from non renewable energy sources.
Gas Dryers require a gas line hookup to run these machines. If you have both the line and electric installed, than choosing a gas dryer will save you more money long term. Gas dryers use very little electricity. Gas is infinitely better for the environment. They have a quicker drying time than electric dryers.
Whichever dryer you end up with, make sure to make it an energy star. Also, some great tips on clothes washing is to do them at night or in the morning. This will save you some money, as electricity is cheaper at those times. The end result is a tie with slight push towards gas if the line is already installed. Surely this debate will continue.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tankless Water Heater Better than Storage Tank Water Heater
Are you in the process of buying a new heater for your house, look into a tankless water heater. Electric tankless heaters can save you up to 30% over their conventional heater counterparts. As always, make sure that any appliance you buy has the energy star logo. This will help you stay on top of energy saving. What are these heaters and why are they better.
The conventional water heaters that we are used to are big tanks filled with water. Many times they will have a pilot that is used to heat the water. The water is kept at a certain temperature. This means that the amount of energy used is constant because it needs to keep the water at this temperature.
Tankless heater work completely differently. They heat water as you need it. Most of the time there is no big bulky tank of water either. The new technology allows you to only heat the water you will be using. This in turn saves up to 30% on you bill, or about $15 a month. (Some older houses may not be compatible with a tankless heater.)
As you are looking around for a new heater, keep in mind an electric heater. Many times energy saving devices are more expensive that regular energy devices. Both heater cost around the same price. To save around 100 a year is a huge benefit. The next time you need a good water heater, go Tankless!
The conventional water heaters that we are used to are big tanks filled with water. Many times they will have a pilot that is used to heat the water. The water is kept at a certain temperature. This means that the amount of energy used is constant because it needs to keep the water at this temperature.
Tankless heater work completely differently. They heat water as you need it. Most of the time there is no big bulky tank of water either. The new technology allows you to only heat the water you will be using. This in turn saves up to 30% on you bill, or about $15 a month. (Some older houses may not be compatible with a tankless heater.)
As you are looking around for a new heater, keep in mind an electric heater. Many times energy saving devices are more expensive that regular energy devices. Both heater cost around the same price. To save around 100 a year is a huge benefit. The next time you need a good water heater, go Tankless!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Front Load Washer Saves Money Over Top Load Washer
Did you know that front load washers can save you 50% over there sisters top loading washers. A front loading washer uses about 20 to 25 gallons. While a top load washer will us around 40 gallons. Also, since the front load uses much less water, your water bill will be cut as well. On top of all that you will use half the amount of soap as before.
If you are in the process of buying a washing machine, make sure to make it an energy star certified washer. This label could save you even more energy on top of the energy and money you are going to be saving by such a wise choice.
For some extra money and energy savings, try to wash your clothes in cold water. Depending on the load, it may not need warm water. Thinking green and saving energy never used to be as easy as it has become.
If you are in the process of buying a washing machine, make sure to make it an energy star certified washer. This label could save you even more energy on top of the energy and money you are going to be saving by such a wise choice.
For some extra money and energy savings, try to wash your clothes in cold water. Depending on the load, it may not need warm water. Thinking green and saving energy never used to be as easy as it has become.
Thermostat Lower or Higher Saves Significant Energy and Money
Our thermostat plays an important role in all of our lives. If it has ever failed on a hot day or cold day, you know the importance temperature control. However, once that energy bill comes in for that month you realize that you can be paying quite a bit for that luxury. It may be time to learn a very easy tip that can save you some money on your energy bill. It will also help conserve energy as well.
During the winter turn down the temperature by 2 degrees. In the summer turn up the temperature by 2 degrees. If you really want to save some energy, for every degree past 68 in the winter, it will use 3 to 5 percent less heating energy.
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What if you are a person who like to have the temperature where they like it. Take the time to invest in a programmable thermostat. Use it! This will allow you to save some energy while no one is in the house, or you are snug comfy in bed.
As fuel costs, energy costs and everything else gets more expensive, it is important to learn easy money and energy saving tips that you can do right away.
During the winter turn down the temperature by 2 degrees. In the summer turn up the temperature by 2 degrees. If you really want to save some energy, for every degree past 68 in the winter, it will use 3 to 5 percent less heating energy.
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What if you are a person who like to have the temperature where they like it. Take the time to invest in a programmable thermostat. Use it! This will allow you to save some energy while no one is in the house, or you are snug comfy in bed.
As fuel costs, energy costs and everything else gets more expensive, it is important to learn easy money and energy saving tips that you can do right away.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Double Pane Windows are Better than Single Pane
As the climates around us are quickly changing, our windows can make a huge difference on how much we will pay for our heating and cooling bills. The proper windows can save around 10% on your yearly bill. Having double pane windows installed can save you money. Single pane windows can be very drafty and let the heat escape out of them.
If you are in the market, make sure to ask the window installers for energy star windows. These windows may be able to save an extra 5% over other double pane windows. A typical replacement window will set you out some good money. They range from 300 to 900 dollars each. Multiply that by however many you are replacing and that may not be such a good investment.
If you have the money to replace those old windows, go for it. If you really don’t have the money, then look into storm windows. Generally speaking storm windows cost between $60 and $100. Most of the time you can put the window covers in yourself. Next time you feel a draft blowing in your house, go and save some money and get yourself some replacements.
If you are in the market, make sure to ask the window installers for energy star windows. These windows may be able to save an extra 5% over other double pane windows. A typical replacement window will set you out some good money. They range from 300 to 900 dollars each. Multiply that by however many you are replacing and that may not be such a good investment.
If you have the money to replace those old windows, go for it. If you really don’t have the money, then look into storm windows. Generally speaking storm windows cost between $60 and $100. Most of the time you can put the window covers in yourself. Next time you feel a draft blowing in your house, go and save some money and get yourself some replacements.
Gas Oven is more Efficient that Electric Oven
The landscape of how we cook food is ever changing. The choices of what oven is best for energy efficiency can be a big debate. To begin with whatever choice of oven that you purchase, make sure it is energy star certified. Electric oven can be very energy efficient. For our purposes we will look at a gas oven with an electric ignition.
According to National Geographic a gas oven could be as much as 50% more energy efficient that an electric oven. With today’s new ovens all the ovens are tending towards being more efficient.
Electric ovens like most appliances are always drawing energy from an outlet, even while it’s off. A gas oven oven only needs energy when you switch on the electric ignition. Almost by the fact on how it works, gas is better. (on a side note, if you are camping bring a solar oven with you.)
Like most comparisons there are drawbacks to a gas oven as well. Depending on the model, it may not have a self cleaning option. For anyone who has ever cleaned an oven without this knows that it is not pretty. Electric oven tend to cook things more evenly as well. However, being able to control the actual fire under a pot can be quite nice. Make sure to do some real number crunching to the ovens before deciding. Whatever the case, make it an energy star and at least you will know that you are reducing energy consumption.
According to National Geographic a gas oven could be as much as 50% more energy efficient that an electric oven. With today’s new ovens all the ovens are tending towards being more efficient.
Electric ovens like most appliances are always drawing energy from an outlet, even while it’s off. A gas oven oven only needs energy when you switch on the electric ignition. Almost by the fact on how it works, gas is better. (on a side note, if you are camping bring a solar oven with you.)
Like most comparisons there are drawbacks to a gas oven as well. Depending on the model, it may not have a self cleaning option. For anyone who has ever cleaned an oven without this knows that it is not pretty. Electric oven tend to cook things more evenly as well. However, being able to control the actual fire under a pot can be quite nice. Make sure to do some real number crunching to the ovens before deciding. Whatever the case, make it an energy star and at least you will know that you are reducing energy consumption.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Save Energy with a Top Freezer, No Side by Side!
It is time to have a frank discussion about your refrigerator. Surely most of us never ever think about what kind to buy or which one of more energy efficient. Who ever know that there was a significant difference between a top and bottom loading freezer and a side by side one. Well, there is. If you have a choice, go for top or bottom freezer.
Why? It seems that having the freezer on the top or bottom of your fridge is actually 15% more energy efficient than having the freezer on the side. Let's go beyond this and save us even more energy. The next time you need to buy a fridge/freezer unit, make it an energy star. It is a little yellow label on the fridge, look for it and save yourself some money. Also if you don't mind not have a water and ice dispenser on your fridge than you may be able to add a 20% energy efficiency onto it as well.
There are so many easy things that we can do now a days to save energy and money. Helping the environment is extremely easy. The next time you are out at the local appliance shop, look for a top freezer. And, don't forget to make it an energystar.
Why? It seems that having the freezer on the top or bottom of your fridge is actually 15% more energy efficient than having the freezer on the side. Let's go beyond this and save us even more energy. The next time you need to buy a fridge/freezer unit, make it an energy star. It is a little yellow label on the fridge, look for it and save yourself some money. Also if you don't mind not have a water and ice dispenser on your fridge than you may be able to add a 20% energy efficiency onto it as well.
There are so many easy things that we can do now a days to save energy and money. Helping the environment is extremely easy. The next time you are out at the local appliance shop, look for a top freezer. And, don't forget to make it an energystar.
Hand Washing Dishes vs. Dishwashing Dishes
There is a long standing discussion about what is best for the environment, hand washing or dishwashing. The simple answer is using the dishwasher wins out. There are many reasons why and we will discuss each one. There is no more need to feel guilty about filling up the wash with a load of dirty dishes.
There are some important things to consider in this controversy. The main reason to choose hand washing dishes over the washer is energy usage. Truth be told, in newer washers main energy usage is heating the water to wash the dishes. However, hand washing probably uses less energy.
In order to get the full environmental savings, you have to consider doing a couple thing that will help. For starters, DO NOT pre-wash your dished. This kind of defeats the purpose of the dishwasher. In order to get the full energy savings of a dishwasher, make sure not to have the dishwasher dry them.
Dishwashers will generally use 35% less water than hand washing. If you run your dishwasher with a full load, this will use far less water than hand washing. Beyond everything, using a dishwasher is far easier than doing them by hands.
When you go home at the end of the day, there is no more need to feel guilty as you put your dirty dishes to be washed. In fact, be proud run that dishwasher full, air dry and know that you are helping with one easy way to go green.
There are some important things to consider in this controversy. The main reason to choose hand washing dishes over the washer is energy usage. Truth be told, in newer washers main energy usage is heating the water to wash the dishes. However, hand washing probably uses less energy.
In order to get the full environmental savings, you have to consider doing a couple thing that will help. For starters, DO NOT pre-wash your dished. This kind of defeats the purpose of the dishwasher. In order to get the full energy savings of a dishwasher, make sure not to have the dishwasher dry them.
Dishwashers will generally use 35% less water than hand washing. If you run your dishwasher with a full load, this will use far less water than hand washing. Beyond everything, using a dishwasher is far easier than doing them by hands.
When you go home at the end of the day, there is no more need to feel guilty as you put your dirty dishes to be washed. In fact, be proud run that dishwasher full, air dry and know that you are helping with one easy way to go green.
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