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02.10.12 Local Information

Woburn MA Property Energy Conservation Advice

Reducing energy consumption in your Woburn MA property is not only helpful to the environment but will also reduce your expenses. There are best practices that you can implement all year long. This article provides Woburn MA property energy conservation advice.

Thermostat Settings

An electronic thermostat saves money on heat and air conditioning. Rather than leaving your heat or A/C on while you are away from home, you can program your system to increase or decrease at different times of day. This also prevents you from forgetting to turn your thermostat down when you leave your house or while you are sleeping.

Heating Tips

The strategy to manage the temperature in a home may relate to the type of heating system. Forced hot air units raise the temperature of a space in a short amount of time, whereas hot water systems take significantly longer. If you have a forced hot air heater, drop the settings significantly and set it to increase shortly before you plan to return home. Hot water systems need more time to heat up, so it is best not to drop the temperature too low and to also allow it more time to warm back up.

Air Conditioning Advice

Give extra thought into where you place air conditioners. For central units, the ideal location for vents is near the ceiling because cold air falls. For free-standing units, keep them a good distance from doorways that open frequently and where air can easily escape.

Electronics

Appliances use energy even when they are not running. For example, an LCD or plasma TV consumes around 400 watts when turned on and 4 watts when not in use. When you consider all of the electronics in a house, this can add up to a lot of idle electricity over the course of time. Think about unplugging electronics that are not regularly used. To simplify this, attach multiple cords to a surge protector that can be powered off.

Water Waste

Water is one of the most misused resources in Woburn MA residences. As a first step, do not leave water running when brushing your teeth or washing dishes. Immediately correct plumbing leaks or running toilets. Evaluate dual flush toilets or place a water displacement object into the tanks of older toilets to reduce the amount of water used for flushing. Low-flow faucets and shower heads can also help. These measures will save on both water and sewer expenses.

Monitoring Air Escape

Keep doors and windows shut to maintain the heat or cooling in your Woburn MA home. If you have entry ways with two sets of doors, close one door before opening the other. This will reduce the amount of air that escapes your space.

Lighting

Make use of natural sunlight whenever possible to illuminate and warm up interior spaces. Use solar powered exterior fixtures. Low energy use light bulbs can be purchased at local hardware stores and most are brighter and run longer than their normal alternatives, making the benefits of switching clear.

Woburn MA Property Energy Conservation Advice

Many of the Woburn MA property energy conservation advice above are quickly implemented while others require you to be more conscious of your energy usage. Together, they can lead to some savings on your recurring utility bills. Practice energy reduction year round in your Woburn MA property to see the most benefit from your efforts.

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I grew up in Massachusetts, spent the majority of my young adult life in Boston, and own a home in Windham NH. I have owned properties in MA and NH. I specialize in mortgage lending in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and my company does have the ability to lend in other states. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst Massachusetts in 2002. I have a Bachelor’s in Science. In addition to managing a team of loan officers my personal loan production is always in the top of the entire of company. I have personally been in the mortgage business for over 13 years. I pride myself with taking my clients from application to close in the smoothest and quickest way possible, while keeping them well informed during the entire process. I originate my own loans from start to finish and work hand in hand with my loan processors & underwriters to make sure I am updated to the minute with all of my files. I stay up to date with lending guidelines and speak with underwriters on a daily basis to ensure I am aware of all of the lending guidelines in place.

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