Is your monthly electricity bill skyrocketing? Are you freezing in the winter and suffering in the summer? Does improving your energy efficiency sound too expensive?
It’s true that some energy efficiency improvements, such as installing new windows, can cost thousands of dollars. But others can help you cut costs while keeping your home as warm or cool as you need.
Read on to learn 5 heating and cooling solutions for an energy-efficient home.
1使用节能加热器和空调
While HVAC systems are比空间加热器更有效，an energy-efficient space heater can help you conserve energy if you only need to heat one room. For instance, you can use a space heater in your bedroom at night, or to heat your home office during the workday. An energy-efficient portable air conditioner can also help you cut costs by cooling a single room.
2密封加热和冷却管道
如果你的暖气管道泄漏，你可能会失去热量在未隔热的空间，如阁楼，爬行空间，或车库。漏水的管道也可能通过小孔吸入冷空气，将冷空气扩散到整个房子。你可以用胶泥或铝箔胶带自己修复小的泄漏，或者让专业人员做一个全面的检查和密封任何泄漏。
三.Seal Your Home
就像密封你的管道可以防止热空气外泄一样，密封你的家可以防止热量外泄。在门框上加防风雨条，或在裂缝和开口处（如窗框周围）填缝。
You should also check for other ways heated air might escape from your home such as through the fireplace flue, kitchen fans, or light fixtures.
4.Hang Insulated Curtains
在冬天，家庭取暖能量的30%在夏天，照射在窗户上的76%的阳光转化为热量。节能窗帘有助于解决这两个问题。
In the summer, you can use curtains to help insulate your house from the heat outside and deflect the sunlight. Studies show that draperies with white backs that reflect sunlight back through the windows can reduce the amount of extra heat byone-third.
In cold weather, using insulated curtains can reduce the heat loss from a warm room by 10%. Long, heavy draperies work best, especially when they reach from ceiling to floor and are sealed to the walls. Use two sets of draperies for even more insulation.
5维护暖通空调系统
ConstantAC maintenancewill keep your system running as efficiently as possible. Change the filter once a month, since a dirty filter makes the machine to work harder. Clean the coils to remove dirt, make sure the refrigerant is at the right level, and clean the blowers, since airflow problems can reduce efficiency by 15%.
If you hire specialists to do yourAC tuning, they’ll run through a long checklist. For instance, a specialist might vacuum out rust, check the thermostat operation, and inspect the ductwork, all to keep your unit running smoothly and efficiently.
节能省钱
当你隔离窗户，密封漏风，使用正确的设备，你会提高你的能源效率。你的房子不仅舒适，而且还能省钱！
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