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Home Office
Did you know that incandescent lights and inefficient office equipment create substantial waste heat? This added heat could make the temperature in your office uncomfortable and increase your cooling costs. To reduce cooling costs and save energy:
- Look for the ENERGY STAR label when choosing computers, laptops, digital duplicatorsmonitors, copiers and fax machines, and printers, scanners, and all-in-one devices.
- Make sure your home PC is using its power management capabilities. A screen saver does not save energy, but an enabled ENERGY STAR labeled monitor will conserve energy by going blank after a preset period of inactivity.
- Incorporate ENERGY STAR qualified lighting to reduce eyestrain and save money.
- Replace existing bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that burn less hot than halogens or incandescent bulbs and use less energy to operate.
Common Home Problems
- High Energy Bills
- Mold, Mildew or Musty Odors
- Damp Basement
- Cold Floors
- Drafty Rooms
- Dust
- Moisture on Windows
- Ice Dams
- Peeling Paint
- Hot or Cold Room
- Dry Air
