Showing posts with label home appliances. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home appliances. Show all posts
Nov 18, 2014
With the nights getting longer, the days colder, and snow on the horizon, there's no denying it: winter's on its way. While it doesn't technically arrive until next month there's already a pretty strong chill in the air. As energy prices continue to rise heating your home this winter could be very expensive. To help you cut costs, we've compiled a list of simple measures you can undertake to make your home more energy efficient. Spending less on your energy bills means you'll have more to put towards your heating costs. Check out our list below and start saving today.
1. Be smart about when you use your major appliances - Did you know there are peak times for energy consumption? A time is considered peak when there's consistently more energy being consumed during that period. It's more expensive to use energy at these times. For many areas peak times are on weekday mornings and early evenings. Using your major appliances in off peak times can go a long way on your energy bill. Be conscious of when you're running your dishwasher or doing a load of laundry.
2. Don't let the heat out - Seal your windows, doors, and any cracks in your foundation. It's harder to heat a home where cold air has a lot of entry points. Closing them up will keep the heat in and the cold out, and it also helps to protect against bugs and rodents.
3. Think first - Before you open the refrigerator think about what you'd like. Standing with the fridge door open for a few moments may not seem like a particularly wasteful or expensive habit, but it adds up. Pausing to decide what you'd like to eat before opening the fridge is a simple but effective way to reduce energy consumption.
4. Switch to energy efficient bulbs - Choosing the more energy efficient version of any appliance or system will help to lessen the energy usage in your home. That said, energy efficient appliances are expensive and it's not often that you have to replace these items. However, you do have to replace your light bulbs on a more frequent basis, and their energy efficient counterparts are available for a very reasonable price. If you're due to replace any of your major appliances definitely select an energy efficient model. If not, get energy efficient bulbs the next time you need them.
We've outlined some very straightforward and non-invasive actions you can take to make your home more energy efficient. Would you be interested in reading about more complex measures homeowners can try to make their properties even more efficient? Let us know below.
1. Be smart about when you use your major appliances - Did you know there are peak times for energy consumption? A time is considered peak when there's consistently more energy being consumed during that period. It's more expensive to use energy at these times. For many areas peak times are on weekday mornings and early evenings. Using your major appliances in off peak times can go a long way on your energy bill. Be conscious of when you're running your dishwasher or doing a load of laundry.
Image via House & Home
Consult your electric company to learn exactly when your area's peak times are.
2. Don't let the heat out - Seal your windows, doors, and any cracks in your foundation. It's harder to heat a home where cold air has a lot of entry points. Closing them up will keep the heat in and the cold out, and it also helps to protect against bugs and rodents.
Image via Apartment Therapy
3. Think first - Before you open the refrigerator think about what you'd like. Standing with the fridge door open for a few moments may not seem like a particularly wasteful or expensive habit, but it adds up. Pausing to decide what you'd like to eat before opening the fridge is a simple but effective way to reduce energy consumption.
Image via House & Home
4. Switch to energy efficient bulbs - Choosing the more energy efficient version of any appliance or system will help to lessen the energy usage in your home. That said, energy efficient appliances are expensive and it's not often that you have to replace these items. However, you do have to replace your light bulbs on a more frequent basis, and their energy efficient counterparts are available for a very reasonable price. If you're due to replace any of your major appliances definitely select an energy efficient model. If not, get energy efficient bulbs the next time you need them.
Image via NPR
We've outlined some very straightforward and non-invasive actions you can take to make your home more energy efficient. Would you be interested in reading about more complex measures homeowners can try to make their properties even more efficient? Let us know below.
Oct 1, 2012
We’re down to the final stretch – the Vancouver Home + Design Show is only ten days away and we couldn’t be more excited! To celebrate, we’ve teamed up with our top 10 exhibitors to bring you ten days of huge giveaways as we count down to opening night on Thursday, October 11 at BC Place.
EVERY DAY we’ll be giving away a big-ticket prize on Twitter – make sure you’re following us on Twitter (@VanHomeShows) and hashtag #VHDS #top10 for all the info!
Exhibitor Profile: Samsung
Find Them: Booth 1800The Scoop: As a leader in high-tech electronics manufacturing and digital media, Samsung has been committed to providing consumers with the most state-of-the-art and reliable products and services for over 70 years. Samsung is also official appliance sponsor for the Savour Your Life Cooking Stage presented by Vancouver Magazine – also known as the hub for Vancouver’s top culinary talent and the site of the Samsung Passion for Fresh Cooking Challenge on Saturday, October 13 starting at 10AM.
Claim to Fame: As seen on the Savour Your Life Cooking Stage presented by Vancouver Magazine, Samsung’s new WiFi-enabled French Door Fridge will play a key role in the Samsung Passion for Fresh Cooking Challenge. Equipped with a WiFi 8” TFT-LCD Touch Screen that provides access to a variety of apps as well as the ability to post photos, write memos, and even sync calendars, this refrigerator will reveal the secret recipe to each of our three competing teams. Ready, set, cook!
On the other side of the stage, you’ll find the Samsung Flex Duo Range complete with induction, 1300 W Dual Fan Convection System and Flex Duo technology (allowing our chefs to bake two things at once). The bright and easy-to-view Glass Touch Control system determines the exact temperatures and times of each prepared meal, while the Steam Quick produces a clean range in just 20 minutes with 10 ounces of tap water and the simple press of a button.
The Goods: One of three coveted spots in the Samsung Passion for Fresh Cooking Challenge, one of the most anticipated features at this year’s Vancouver Home + Design Show. You’ll compete for a chance to win $7,500 worth of Samsung Home Appliances for your own kitchen! For complete details, click the link below.
TO ENTER: Think you got what it takes? Click HERE to enter now!
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Entries accepted until Wednesday, October 10. Good luck – and see you in 10 short days.
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