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Reducing Illumination Cost

Posted by Youssef Mallah on December 4, 2014 at 9:00 PM Comments comments (26)

To choose between which lamp type to use the follwoing criteria should be consid

To choose between which lamp type to use the following criteria should be considered :

  1. Illumination capacity (Lumens )
  2.  Life span.
  3.  Power consumption (watts ) .
  4.  Cost ( $ ) and Payback periods .

To compare lamps , lamps of similar lumen capacity should be chosen . The comparison will be made between LED , CFL and Incandescent lamps .

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When should you replace your home insulation

Posted by Youssef Mallah on November 23, 2014 at 5:40 PM Comments comments (3)

In areas where temperatures rise or decrease dramatically home insulation has a large impact on your energy bill . Your home insulation keeps cold or warm air inside your house thus your heating and cooling system will work less often . According to Energy star , proper insulation and weather stripping can reduce your energy bill up to 20% per month . If your insulation is older than 10 years most highly rated home insulators say that it needs work . When shopping for new insulation ask abou...

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Should you replace your old windows ?

Posted by Youssef Mallah on November 23, 2014 at 5:20 PM Comments comments (3)

 

Old leaking windows cause higher heating and cooling costs and sometimes higher lighting needs . If you have old windows it is important to check them for air leakages especially when heating and cooling are in i use . In some cases your windows can be fixed by caulking and weather stripping . Yet when windows are old it is recommended that you replace your windows with more energy efficient models . A professional can give you details on brands and models you can use . Energy ...

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