Going Green
Damaged Insulation Systems
Sagging or missing sections of insulation should be repaired, as they not only waste energy but may also indicate a leaking pipe in need of repair. If the insulation is worn because it covers a […]
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Water Heater Timer
Most business offices are open during the daylight hours, Monday through Friday. Allowing for cleaning crews after hours, the time during which hot water is needed is perhaps 60 hours a week. The typical hot-water […]
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Insulate Hot-Water Heater and Storage Tank
Many utilities provide water heater “blankets” at no cost. Others offer rebates to businesses and individuals who purchase high-efficiency hot-water heaters that have extra insulation built into the unit. If the heater is in the […]
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Increase Pipe Insulation Thickness
Many older buildings were built at a time when energy was inexpensive. The hot-water piping may not have been insulated at all, or it could be wrapped to a less than optimum thickness. Pipe routed […]
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High Efficiency Toilet
California now limits every household to 100 gallons of water per day ~ barely enough for the usual household chores, but with zero allowed for watering the yard, washing the car, or topping off the […]