##  [3 Easy Steps To a Greener Home](/blog/article/3-easy-steps-to-a-greener-home) 

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June 19, 2012

 

 

“Going green” is becoming an increasingly popular topic among Lawton area homeowners because it is a great way to help the environment and save money by reducing your energy usage.

So we decided to help. Our experts have devised a three-step plan to a greener home (and wallet!)

**Reduce**  
The easiest and least expensive way to a greener home is to simply reduce the amount of energy waste. This can be as simple as changing a few habits or making a quick installation.

**Tips to reduce energy waste:**

- Insulate exposed hot water pipes
- Turn off electronics when not in use
- Unplug TV’s and computers
- Shut off lights when you’re not in the room
- Add attic insulation
- Wash clothes on “cold” setting

**Maintain**  
The second step to a greener home is to perform regular maintenance on your home, your appliances and your vehicles. [Maintenance](/service/repair-maintenance-0) keeps these things running the way they were designed to and increases efficiency by cleaning key components.

**Here are several green maintenance tasks to remember:**

- Keep your home in tip-top shape – in the fall and the spring, make sure any air leaks are sealed, fix cracking paint and clean gutters.
- Bring in your vehicle for its tune-ups – the recommended manufacturer’s tune-ups and oil changes on your car will keep it running efficiently and minimize your fuel consumption.
- Change your heating and cooling system’s air filter – dirty air filters restrict airflow and reduce your system’s efficiency.
- Get annual tune-ups for your heater and [air conditioner](/service/ac-systems) – much like your vehicle, regular tune-ups on you HVAC system keep it operating safely and efficiently.

**Upgrade**  
Sometimes maintenance and reducing waste is not enough. When an appliance is old or has gone without maintenance for a long time, it may become very inefficient and a replacement may be your best option for creating a green home.

**Top places to consider an upgrade:**

- Install a programmable [thermostat](/service/thermostats-zoning) – programming your thermostat to adjust your home’s temperature while you are away can save $180 a year.
- Go tankless – a [tankless water heater](/service/water-heaters) reduces the amount of standby heat loss, reducing your hot water energy use.
- Upgrade your lights to CFLs or LEDS – new lighting options are 3-10 times more efficient than incandescent bulbs and last up to 40 times as long!

So when you are looking for ways to make your home greener, remember: reduce waste, maintain equipment, and upgrade when necessary.

For over 34 years, Pippin Brothers continues to provide trusted heating, cooling and plumbing services to the Lawton, Oklahoma area. **[Contact us](/contact) online for more information on any of our products or services.**



 

 









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