Improvements Homeowners Can Do To Improve the Performance of Your Home
Provided by Tony Grahame , Director of the Residential Building Technology program
Yavapai College
928-717-7726 www.YC.edu/RBT
Air Seal duct work
Replace air filters frequently
Service HVAC equipment at least every two years
Verify adequate levels of insulation, and that it is installed correctly
Replace incandescent lighting with compact fluorescent lighting
Replace very old equipment and appliances that are energy star certified
Seal all holes/penetrations/gaps in the exterior building enclosure
Use low flow plumbing fixtures-conserve water
Use front end loader clothes washers-conserves water, and energy
Consider replacing old hot water heater with sealed combustion/on-demand/SDHW
Shade screen or tint windows that let in too much heat
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