Sentences with phrase «appliances you use less»

8 Donate small appliances you use less than once a year.

Not exact matches

We can also use much less electricity, partly by reducing unnecessary lighting, but chiefly by using far more efficient fixtures and appliances.

I am all into tradition, but we might as well shake what mama gave us - or use the appliances that make for less work and mess.

There have been vast changes in Energy Star appliances and they now use even less energy and have even fewer emissions.

The recommendations, in addition to flying less and wasting 25 percent less food, include: carpooling or telecommuting once a week (75 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) saved by 2020, if adopted by all Americans); maintaining your car or truck, such as keeping tires properly inflated (45 million metric tons of CO2e); cutting the time spent idling in a vehicle in half (40 million metric tons of CO2e); better insulation at home (85 million metric tons of CO2e); programmable thermostats set higher (80 million metric tons of CO2e); reducing electricity demand from appliances that are «off,» so - called phantom demand (70 million metric tons CO2e); using hot water more efficiently, such as washing clothes in colder water (65 million metric tons of CO2e); buying EnergyStar appliances when old ones wear out (55 million metric tons CO2e); replacing incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescents (30 million metric tons CO2e); eating chicken instead of beef two days a week (105 million metric tons of CO2e); increased recycling of paper, plastics and metals (105 million metric tons of CO2e); «responsible» consumption, such as buying less bottled water (60 million metric tons CO2e).

The adjoining dining room has two doorways to the kitchen that, at less than six feet wide and a bit more than twelve feet long, unquestionably qualifies as humble in proportion with high - end if well - used appliances and a hodge - podge of white and banker's green marble countertops set against unpretentious pine cabinetry and a cloying floral patterned tile backsplash.

Just what this indicates is that, using water conditioning systems, you'll spend much less cash repairing or replacing faulty appliances Hard water takes a reasonably very long time to boil.

Wouldn't you like to trade in some of those appliances that you never use for less stress and more time to get out and enjoy yourself?

This includes standards for effective insulation, high - performance windows, tight construction ducts and appliances and heating / cooling systems that use less energy.

Despite the higher price tag on new appliances, Energy Star certified models use between 10 % and 50 % less energy than their older counterparts.

She graduated from a dental technology programme, and got a job building orthodontic appliances, but it turned out she was allergic to the materials used in the process, so she had to quit that job and take a lesser paying job.

In the story on appliances, various experts told Alina Tugend that the energy and materials costs of manufacturing an appliance to begin with have to be weighed against the long - term savings from buying a new one that uses less electricity.

Less heat: We tend to use heated appliances more often in the winter, which isn't great for hair.

When purchasing an energy efficient appliance, you should look for appliances with the ENERGY STAR label, which is a federal guarantee that the appliance will consume less energy during use and when on standby than standard non-energy efficient models.

ENERGY STAR qualified appliances incorporate advanced technologies that use 10 - 50 % less energy and water than standard models.

(Sec. 213) Amends the EPCA to: (1) revise the definition of «energy conservation standard» to include energy efficiency for certain covered equipment, water efficiency for certain covered equipment, and both energy and water efficiency for certain equipment; (2) allow the adoption of consensus and alternative test procedures for purposes of the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles; (3) require the Secretary to prescribe a new test method for televisions; (4) expand the list of criteria for prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal standards.

Energy Star Labels Energy Star provides labels on some sets that meet their current criteria for low power consumption — generally the label means that the set might use at least 20 % or 30 % less than an average model in its size class (or something like that — varies with the appliance and time).

This happened, in part, because of the government's efforts to promote energy - efficient products, especially through its Energy Star program, which labeled energy efficient appliances such as LED light bulbs, dishwashers and «refrigerators that use 80 percent less energy than their predecessors,» Kimmell said.

Using less energy helps too, and smart meters, energy efficient windows, and energy - star appliances significantly cut down the energy we use in our daily lives, with

Use less energy (even when it comes from renewable source): browse our selection of Energy Star appliances

The average home appliance lasts for 10 to 20 years, and an ENERGY STAR - certified appliance will use anywhere from 10 to 50 percent less energy each year than a non-energy efficient equivalent.

Many of the appliances for sale in the U.S. are ENERGY STAR certified, which means that they use less energy than their conventional, non-energy efficient counterparts.

Appliances that are ENERGY STAR certified will consume less energy during active use and when on standby than comparable conventional products.

Suggestions are presented on how to reduce your carbon «footprint» or impact on the environment such as recycling, using compact fluorescents instead of light bulbs, minimizing use of appliances and unplugging those not needed, eating less meat, buying less, and getting involved in the community.

We will use less electricity in our appliances; we will find ways of running electricity around the country through superconductor wires that don't waste so much energy; we will use cars that get 100 miles per gallon.

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At Element, each guest rooms contains low flow fixtures, which save 5,300 gallons of water per room each year; compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), which last 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs and use 75 percent less energy; Energy Star rated appliances, recycling bins, and of course, signage that encourages guests to hang your towel if you want to use it again or leave it on the floor if you don't, which is simply common sense.

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The kitchen and bath feature high - style «smart» appliances, such as low - voltage, recessed lighting and a Takagi «tankless» water heater that uses continuous - flow technology, designed to consume less energy than a traditional hot - water tank.

To accommodate this demand, appliance companies are producing more Energy Star — qualified appliances, which use 10 to 50 percent less energy than their older counterparts.

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The only «questionable» repairs I have that could arguabley be depreciated (I have not read the new guidelines) would be buying used appliances for less than the cost of repairing the existing ones and calling it a repair — probably 2 - 3 times.

3 Store small appliances used daily or weekly in easy - to - reach areas in the kitchen; keep items used once a month to once every six months on high shelves or in awkward corners; those used less frequently can be stored in the basement or garage, or consider giving them away.

And the top right cabinet by the fridge has space for any awkward but less used appliances, too.

An empty wall provided an unexpected opportunity to build a hard - working pantry complete with a broom closet, pullout shelves, cupboards for small appliances and lesser - used items, as well as a spot for the fridge.

Commonly used small appliances live in kitchen cabinets but those used less often live on a shelf in the pantry.