LOOK UP IN THE SKY! IT’S A BIRD! IT’S A PLANE! IT’S SKYROCKETING ENERGY COSTS!!!!
Super good news! The economy appears to be improving and as it does, you can rest assured that oil prices will start to fly up, up and away! Today, crude oil is trading at around 85 dollars a barrel. As the Economy continues to bounce back from the recession, experts believe that oil prices will increase to around $125 a barrel! With the 30% Energy Efficient Tax Credit running now through the end of the year, now is the time to upgrade your home heating, ventilation or water heating system to a more modern, energy-efficient, environmentally- friendly version that will save you money, time, and energy for years to come.
Seven Things Houseneeds.com Offers to Help Improve Your Home’s Efficiency
Tamarack Whole House Fans
AS SEEN ON PBS’s THIS OLD HOUSE!!! Do you live in the South or in a warm climate? Want to save up to 30% on your energy costs? Do you live in the North? How about getting rid of that air conditioner completely? You may want to check out our line of Tamarack Whole House fans. On a sunny day the temperature of an attic can reach as high as 140 degrees! This high temperature in your attic will keep the indoor temperature higher than the outdoor temperature for several (or more) hours after the sun goes down.
By pulling heat out of your home with the Tamarack Fans Whole House Fan, cooler outside air can be drawn into the home. The heated air is then pushed out of your home through the attic vents. A Tamarack Attic Fan will make you be more comfortable and will save you big money on your air conditioning bills. You can expect payback on the HV series fans within the first year of operation and an annual savings of over $830.00 by adding a whole house fan to your attic.
Honeywell Programmable Thermostat
You know that turning down your heat at night saves you money, but you hate waking up and making breakfast in a freezing cold kitchen. Or you don't want to run your AC all day while you're at work, but you want your home to be cool and comfortable when you get home. That's where a programmable thermostat makes all the difference. Programmed as directed, our Honeywell digital thermostats offer you the ability to save up to 33-percent on annual heating and cooling costs (savings may depend on the geographic region you live in and your energy usage). And it is ENERGY STAR rated in recognition of its energy saving capability.
Airflow Breeze Register Booster
The AirFlow Breeze product works as a booster to your existing central heating and cooling system. It will increase the flow of conditioned air to the room. Simple to install and easy to operate, the AirFlow Breeze is a safe and energy efficient solution to many home comfort challenges. The Award Winning patented design simply slides into existing vent openings, without special tools or complicated assembly. The Breeze will Boost the output of your existing central heating and cooling system up to 80% while costing mere pennies per month to operate. The estimated annual cost of operation is less than $5 per year.
Tamarack Cape Backdraft Damper for Bathroom Fans
The Cape Backdraft Damper is the ultimate one-way air flow valve, designed to overcome the inefficiencies and limitations of traditional gravity or butterfly dampers on your bathroom fan. The Cape Damper consists of a specially formulated fabric sleeve attached to an outer metal sleeve. The fabric sleeve will allow air to pass through in the desired direction of flow with miniscule reduction in airflow. For reverse airflow, airflow that should be stopped by a backdraft damper, the Cape Damper gives a better seal at a lower pressure and holds that seal as the pressure increases. The Cape Damper is quiet, with no metal clanging sounds, and can be installed in a horizontal or vertical orientation. It is available in five sizes, 4", 5", 6", 7" and 8".
Solatube Solar Tubular Daylighting
This Solar lighting system provides exceptional lighting -- as much light as you would expect from a skylight many times its size. They are easy to install, a professional can install the product in less than two hours and most Do-It-Yourselfers can finish the project in one day. The compact and flexible design allows for installation in just about any room, including rooms without direct roof access and smaller spaces where daylighting would usually not be an option. By enabling you to switch off electric lights during the day, the Solatube will help you save on energy bills and also reduces environmental pollution. Solatube Daylights are Energy Star rated, and qualify for the 30% Federal Tax Credit through 2010.
Laing Under Sink Automatic Recirculation Pump
The Laing Recirculation pump is installed under the sink or faucet farthest from the water heater -- where hot water usually takes the longest amount of time to arrive. A built-in temperature sensor automatically turns the pump on when the water temperature in the hot water supply line cools down to 85º F. This cool water in the hot water supply line is then pumped into the cold water line and back into the water heater. The pump turns off automatically when the hot water supply line to the faucet reaches 95º F, ensuring the instant availability of shower warm water with maximum temperature hot water only seconds behind. When the pump is automatically turned off by the built-in thermostat, an auto closure device prevents hot or cold water from mixing in either supply line. Hot water will also be instantly available at all other faucets in the supply line between the water heater and the faucet where the pump is installed. The pump has a built-in 24 hour timer which allows the selection of system operating periods to suit family usage and it can save the average family of four up to 17,000 gallons of water annually.
ECONO-heaters Electric Panel Heaters
Looking for a supplemental source of heat to take the chill out of a room? How about an alternative to firing up your boiler or furnace in the early fall or Spring? The Econo-Heater is an electric Panel Heater that offers out-of-the-way wall mounting and is an economic way of providing efficient room heating at a low cost. Econo-heaters provide "background" heating that is not only economical, but also safe and efficient. Using the same electricity as 4 100 watt light bulbs to heat an entire room, Econo-heaters save on floor space, are safe to use around children and pets, and can be painted to match any décor with water based Latex paint.
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