Ways You Can Use Solar Power To Heat Your Water

By Jeff Tormey


There are so many different types of green energy, from solar to wind to water, that they are readily available for use in your own home. This article will provide some great advice for anyone who is interested in using green energy in their home.

You can save energy while doing your laundry in several ways. Start by using the moisture control setting that turns the dryer off when laundry is dry. Also, turn on the high-spin speed in order to get rid of the moisture in your clothing. This reduce the drying time. Clean the dryer filters regularly.

If you spend the money on green appliances and electronics now, you'll save over time. Even though green technology may be costlier, it pays off in the long run when you see cheaper utility bills. It is also one more positive impact on the environment that compounds.

Instead of blasting the air conditioner to keep cool in summer, wear clothes made from naturally cooling fabrics. Cotton and linen wick away moisture from your skin so that you stay cooler. Choose lighter colors so that you feel cooler and can resist turning up the air conditioning.

You can also save money by installing a thermostat that is programmable. You can program these thermostats differently depending on the season of the year. You can also set certain temperatures for the day and night hours.

You may want to think about getting a dehumidifier. When the air is humid, it usually feels warmer. Rather than using an energy-hogging air conditioner to cool your home, try using a dehumidifier first. You might be able to go without air conditioning for quite some time if you do this right.

There are lots of new green energy jobs being created because it's a very popular business sector these days. If you are looking to make changes in your own career, the time could never be better. Learn more about new jobs involving green energy.

Replace an energy-hogging water heating tank with a greener, tankless variety. Tankless water heaters still use electricity or gas, but they do not run constantly heating a large tank all the time. They heat only the water you need. There are tankless heaters designed to not only provide one area with hot water, but also to heat entire houses.

Use a solar water heater to keep your pools, tubs and plumbing full of piping hot, but cheap, water. Using natural gas or electricity is not as efficient as solar power, and solar water heaters can keep the water temperature steady. These upgrades may cost more, but qualify for tax deductions, too.

Replace your traditional holiday lights with strings of LED's. According to one study done by the DOE, the United States could save more than 2 billion hours of power, simply by having everyone make this change. By having everyone make this change, the country can save 2 billion kilowatt power hours. That amount of electricity could power 200,000 homes for an entire year. At least, you can save money on your electricity!

Dry clothes on a clothelines during the summer. Your clothing will have a great smell from the sun. Sun-drying clothes gives them a fresh smell. You will also have lower utility bills.

Hopefully, you have found the information in this article of great use for your home. Green energy provides a number of benefits, including making you feel good about what you're doing. Apply the tips you just read to make your home more energy efficient using green energy technology.




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