“I called ABT for electrical work on a home I had just acquired, moved into the house about a month ago and it needed extensive work. Part of the job included adding four circuits. They’ve been here on time. They’ve done good work. They’ve been nice and the price was fair.”– Jon Adams, Auburn
You might expect 25 tips, but we’re trying to teach conservation here! 🙂 Turn off equipment and appliances, including stereos, DVD players, and computers, when not in use. Keep exterior doors and windows closed when using your heat or AC system. Set your thermostat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Clean or replace heat/ac filters monthly. Open window coverings in the wintertime on sunny days to help warm the rooms. Close window coverings in the summer
24 Electrical Money-Saving Tips Read More »
When temperatures fall very low, here’s how to keep your pipes from freezing: Keep a trickle of water running from the faucets. Beam a heat lamp or small heater at exposed pipes. Wrap uninsulated pipes with newspapers, heating wires, foam, or self-adhesive insulating tape. Keep doors ajar between heated and unheated rooms.
How to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing Read More »
Don’t run the hose while washing your car. Use a bucket of water and a quick hose rinse at the end. Saves 150 gallons each time. For a two-car family that’s up to 1,200 gallons a month. Run only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher. Saves 300 to 800 gallons a month. Use only as much water on your lawn as you need to. Step on your grass. If it springs back when
Water Conservation Tips For Consumers Read More »
“Sweating”pipes and plumbing fixtures in summer time or during seasonal changes are often not a sign of faulty plumbing. Condensation of water vapor in the air, forms beads of moisture in warm weather on exposed pipes and fixtures containing cold water. However, when a toilet tank continues to “sweat” for hours after it has been used, it is a sign that cold water is continuing to flow through the toilet. This could be due to
Are “Sweating” Pipes a Problem? Read More »
Sink stoppages are often caused by liquid fats. Water cools as it goes to the main sewer and leaves fatty deposits along the way. Make a habit of pouring excess grease into a tin can and throw it out with the garbage to avoid stoppages.
Preventing Kitchen Sink Clogs Read More »
