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Save by the Kilowatt
Save your energy for another day.
Pardee Homes is giving you every reason to start saving energy today: high utility bills can be reduced; natural resources can stay where they belong; and cleaner air can be enjoyed for generations to come. With a few handy tips from us, it's never been easier to take the first step.


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LIGHTING | AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING | DECORATING | WATER HEATER | REFRIGERATOR | OVEN | STOVE | CLOTHES DRYER
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Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones, which use 66% less energy
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Install dimmer switches
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Match bulb wattage to the lighting task
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Install low voltage lamps for task or mood lighting
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Select an air conditioning unit with a minimum Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 13
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Install a programmable thermostat with time and temperature settings
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Set your thermostat at 68° in the daytime and 55° at night; in the summer, keep it at 78°
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Change or clean air filters monthly to improve airflow
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Keep air conditioner coils clean and straight
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Schedule a tune-up annually to check refrigerant level and to lubricate fans and motors
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Protect home furnishings from harmful UV rays with spectrally selective glass windows, which are included in every Pardee home
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Use blinds and outside shade screens on south and southwest facing windows
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Line curtains and drapes with a white backing to help reflect the sun's rays
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Drain a quart of water from your hot water tank every 3 months to remove sediment that prevents heat transfer and lowers the unit's efficiency
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Take showers instead of baths, which use 5 to 10 gallons more hot water
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Consider replacing your water heater with a tankless hot water heater that heats water only as needed
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Replace your older, conventional refrigerator with a new Energy Star® model that uses 15 to 40% less energy
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Check the seal around the door by closing it on a dollar bill and gauging how easily the dollar pulls out
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Avoid crowding food items, which could obstruct air circulation
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Cover liquids and wrap foods before storing them in the refrigerator
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Replace paper wrappings with aluminum foil or plastic wrap
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Regularly vacuum the refrigerator coils on the back or bottom of the unit
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Preheat ovens only when necessary as when baking breads or pastries
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Stagger pans along the upper and lower racks to improve air flow
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Don't lay foil across the racks
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Make sure the oven door is tight; adjust or replace gaskets as required
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Reduce the oven temperature by 25°F when using glass or ceramic pans
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Avoid opening the oven door to preview the food; watch the clock or use a timer instead
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Use a toaster oven or microwave oven to cook small meals
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Use the self-cleaning feature of your oven immediately after regular baking while the oven is still hot
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Keep stove-top burners and reflectors clean to better reflect the heat
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Use only flat-bottomed pans that make full contact with the element
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When cooking with a gas burner, make sure the pilot light is burning efficiently, with a blue flame not a yellowish flame; use a moderate setting
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Check the outside dryer exhaust vent periodically to make sure it closes tightly, preventing the exchange of indoor and outdoor air
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Clean the lint filter in the dryer after every load to improve air circulation
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Dry only full loads, but do not overload the dryer
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Dry similar types of clothes together since lightweight synthetics dry more quickly than fabrics made from natural fibers
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Dry two or more loads in a row, taking advantage of retained heat
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Use the cool-down cycle to allow clothes to finish drying with the residual heat in the dryer


Save energy. Learn more:







Save by the Kilowatt
When you replace a regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent one, that light fixture will use about 66% less energy.
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