GO GREEN WITH DRx DUCT

The energy we use at home accounts for about a fifth of U.S. global warming pollution. That means making smart choices at home matters. U.S. households produce 21 percent of the country's global warming pollution. If every household in only the United States made better energy-efficient choices, 800 million tons of pollution, that contribute to global warming, can be saved! By choosing green power, you can use electricity that produces little or no global warming pollution.

Heating and Cooling

You HVAC system is the biggest home energy user, the common home produced approximately 4 tons of pollution a year. Listed below are some practices you can make to help reduce the amount of pollution that you HVAC system produce.

1. Once a year, check the cleanliness and health of your HVAC system. Air Duct Cleaning can improve heating/cooling system efficiency, lower utility bills, reduce the likelihood of breakdowns, & increase life span.
2. In summer time, keep shades closed, this helps to keep the cool in.

3. In winter time, open shades to let the sunlight in, this help keeping you room warm. Keep your thermostat cooler at night or when the house is empty.

4. Install a programmable thermostat to heat and cool rooms only when needed.

5. Plant trees around your home to reduce cooling costs in summer.

6. Insulate your walls and ceilings.

Appliances

Refrigerators and big appliances are typically the home's next energy consumers. Other mid-size to small-size appliances follow. Together, these items report for almost 8 tons of pollution a year. Listed below are some practices you can make to help reduce the amount of pollution.

1. Dryer Duct Vent. Once a year, check the cleanliness of your dryer vent! A clogged and dirty dryer vent will decrease the efficiency of your dryer, clothing will take longer to dry, and chances of dryer vent related fires increases.
2. Upgrade to Energy Star products. Energy Star choices offer the best energy savings products.
3. Size matters.  Buy what suits your needs only. Big items waste your money and electricity.
4. Unplug. Unplug all small appliances and electronics when they're not in use.
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