Originally published December 14 2005
Energy expert talks about practical solutions for saving energy in the home
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Ken Sheinkopf takes questions pertaining to home energy solutions, including advice on the most energy-efficient light bulbs and windows.
I'd think this was a very import factor in choosing one of the new types that cost a lot more than incandescents.
In wondering why anyone would pay $5 for a bulb when they can get one for 35 cents to do the same thing, rated life is one of the factors that makes a purchase like this economically sensible.
Ever notice when a light bulb burns out in one of the lamps in your home, others often burn out soon after?
Yes, CFLs will use a great deal less energy over their lifetime, reducing their true cost.
But the longer lifetime of these bulbs - often 10 times longer than an incandescent - makes them more desirable for other reasons also.
I've given detailed comparisons in the past, and will certainly give more as I get more questions about them, but generally consider that a 75-watt incandescent bulb, with a rated life of 1,000 hours, will cost about $6 for energy during that time.
Meanwhile, an 18-watt CFL, which will give about the same amount of light as the 75-watt incandescent, will use about $14.50 in electricity over its lifetime - a lifetime that is up to 10 times longer that of the traditional bulb.
I don't think I've talked about the environmental benefits of energy-efficient light bulbs, either.
I know you'd recommend replacing them for newer windows, but is there anything we can do now without spending much money to fix this?
Frankly, it's pretty hard to totally cut out moisture on windows, especially prevalent when you have single pane windows or inadequate ventilation in the home.
Check to be sure the clothes dryer is vented to the outside and air is flowing freely out of the machine to the outdoors.
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