Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Ideas-Kitchen Remodeling IDEAS

By Kitchen Remodeling IDEAS
During the renovation, most of us will start with upgrades of home insulation, roofing, water heaters, heating and cooling systems. These improvements are designed to save money on our utility bills, which is a major expense in
   our family budget. Going green with these improvements is the number one in the world, respectful of the environment whenever possible. There is everything available to do this to most major centers as Menards and Lowes. The experienced staff in these stores can help with ideas if necessary. They carry everything from paint to windows to complete your remodeling.

If you're remodeling the kitchen, Energy Star appliances are available. Buy products that you intend to keep for a long period is one of the greenest things you can do. The induction heater that does a whole range of both energy is very effective, but perhaps a little expensive. I found one that cost about $ 3200. It is a Kenmore, but there are other brands too. If you do not want to replace all of your stove to get the benefits of green heat, portable single burner units from several manufacturers are available for induction cooking more affordable. A brand Circulon 13 "Round burner unit is available for about $ 250. It is quite easy to use anywhere there is an electrical outlet.

Updating the bathroom with more efficient taps, toilets, shower and worth the cost of replacement. Federal regulations guarantee that one of these replacements purchased today as low-flow. The restrictions require 1.6 liters of water per flush, taps and bath shower and not use more than 2.2 to 2.5 liters of water per minute.

A new washing machine does innovative wash 3 baskets in a single charge. It uses a wash plate instead of an agitator, freeing space to do more laundry at once. The wash system Direct injection virtually eliminates the need to pretreat. This new washer, the Cabrio is made by Whirlpool.

Replace incandescent bulbs and fixtures with compact fluorescent is a simple way to save energy. Go to energystar.gov for a list of models.

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