Put Your House on an Energy Diet
Running a house takes a lot of energy—literally. From charging devices to running the AC, so many aspects of daily life requires power. If your most recent utility bills have you thinking it’s time to put your house on a diet then try implementing these energy-saving ideas. They don’t require a drastic lifestyle change and they are easy to quickly implement, so you can start seeing those savings.
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Unplug Your Gadgets
仅仅因为关闭设备并不意味着它没有绘制电源。根据康奈尔大学能源专家的说法，“吸血鬼”每年要花费300亿美元，每户约200美元。Unplug devices and appliances like phonechargers, laptops, and toasters when they are not in use (or once they are fully charged).
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调节热水器温度
降低热水器上的恒温器设置是节省资金的简便方法；对于每10ºF，您可以降低温度，可以节省3％–5％的能源成本。一些制造商将热水器恒温器设置为140ºF，但对于大多数家庭来说，温度为120ºF就足够了。如有必要，检查并重置您的。
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Change Filters
A dirty air filter means your HVAC system has to work even harder to function, thus using more energy. You can make sure it works efficiently by changing the filter. It's important to note that different过滤器require different actions; fiberglass filters should be replaced monthly throughout the heating season, while permanent filters should be cleaned regularly.
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选择洗碗机
You might think you're saving energy by hand-washing dirty dishes rather than using a big appliance, but dishwashers actually use less hot water than letting the tap run as you scrub.When it's time to clean dishes, don't rinse them before loading and be sure to fill your洗碗机运行前达到其容量。在最后的冲洗后打开门来节省更多，以使菜肴自然干燥。如果可以的话，请在晚上运行机器以从非高峰期受益。
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选择冷周期
About 90% of the energy used to wash clothes goes toward heating the hot- and warm-water cycles.With the advances in washers andlaundry洗涤剂，可以在冷水中完美清洁白色和彩色衣服。尽可能选择冷周期。
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Program Your Thermostat
A programmable thermostat—one that adjusts the temperature when you are away from home—can save you about 10% a year on heating and cooling costs.用一个替换标准恒温器programmable model (or even upgrade to a smart thermostat), so you can take control of the temperature.
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修复这些泄漏
据美国环境保护署the average household's leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year. Not only is that terribly wasteful, but an ignored leak can lead to bigger plumbing problems.定期检查您的所有水龙头for leaks, and when you discover them, fix them yourself or get them fixed as quickly as possible.
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循环空气
You can pay anywhere from 36 cents per hour to operate a room air conditioner, but a ceiling fan will cost roughly a penny for the same amount of time. While a ceiling fan won't cool a room the same way AC does, it will circulate the air and create a breeze.And don't think that吊扇仅在炎热的夏季有效。在冬季扭转方向，以循环在天花板附近收集温暖的空气。
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低流量
根据EPA的水域，淋浴时，美国人使用了超过1.2万亿加仑的水，将其标记为该国最高的住宅用水之一。Low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators allow you to save resources without sacrificing water pressure. By installing one you can save up to 2,700 gallons per year, and more than 330 kilowatt hours of electricity annually since there's less demand on the water heater. Another simple idea to cut back on water waste? Set a timer for shortershowers.
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Use Better Bulbs
根据美国能源部的说法，如果您用能量星级认证的灯代替了房屋最常用的灯具或灯泡，则每年可以节省多达75美元。当您的白炽灯鳞片燃烧时，用效率高的灯泡代替它们。他们使用的能量减少了80％，可以持续3-25倍。
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Seal Air Leaks
活力STAR estimates that you can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs (or up to 10% on your total annual energy bill) by making sure your home is adequately sealed and insulated.确保在窗户，门，电源插座和其他地方密封泄漏挡风雨条和填缝。
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少齐平
厕所使用房屋室内用水量的约30％。而且，如果您拥有较旧的型号，他们每次冲洗最多可以用来六加仑的水！如果您用标有Watersense标签的厕所效率低下，您的家庭每年可以节省近13,000加仑的水。如果您还没有准备好购买新厕所使用持水套件对当前的马桶罐进行改造。
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缩减
削减能源消耗对地球和您的钱包有益。
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