can i keep my ps3 on glass and i have got a newspaper under the console.!is it going to be okay this way ?
You can weather strip your doorsGet replacement windowsGet an energy star water heater(the settings on my new one make in incredibly efficient), insulate your exterior walls and ceilingsGet a new furnace and ACMy new one is rated at 95% efficientGet a programmable thermostat Also you can call the electric co and they can turn your power off during the day when your not thereSet your thermostat 2 degrees higher in the summer and 2 degress lower in the winterAnd finally, you can purchase solar panels to use the sun to power some of your houseDepending on where you live, you could sell power back to the electric coAll these are tax deductible so keep your receipts.
Replace the A/C unit with a new Energy Star rated unitInsulate the water heater with an external blanket, and insulate your hotwater pipes as much as you canGas furnaces are pretty efficient, but you can have it's efficiency checked by your gas utilityIn general, by the smallest appliances, with the highest Energy Star rating you canReplacing light bulbs is fine, but the biggest users of power in a house are the fridge (because of the compressor and self-defrost) and appliances with electric heating elements, like driers and toastersYou can wash most clothes in cold water with a good detergentInstall a water-saving showerheadIn other words, if you think small, think insulation, think conservation, you will be thinking energy efficient.
Throw out that electric water heater unless you put a timer on it and insulate itA water heater will try and maintain the temp you set it at all day and night, a timer will let it come on say an hour before your morning shower then it will be off all dayBeing on the bottom floor is hard, do you have a basement, if so, insulate the ceiling of the basement then cover with a vapor barrierIf no basement, seal up all the cracks you can findAsk your utility company if they have a different rate at night than day time, some utilities will put another meter on your house that works from 7 at night to 7 in the morning and all KW's on it will be a cheaper cost that the high usage day rate, then you can run appliances at night and save$$
The PS3 needs to sit on a hard surface, it doesn't matter what the hard surface is (glass, wood, metal, book) And the PS3 should not sit on loose paper, such as a newspaper (a solid book is okay), or anything that is not solid, such as carpetThe PS3 needs to be able to expel the heat it has inside, and anything that can block it from doing so (newspaper, carpet, blankets, etc) will cause damage to the PS3 As stated in your Owner's Manual - Do not block any ventsTo maintain good ventilation, follow the guidelines below: 1) Place the system at least 10 cm (4 inches) away from a wall surface2) Do not place on a carpet or rug with long fibers3) Do not place in a narrow or cramped space4) Do not cover with cloth5) Do not allow dust to build up on the vents
Go to a home improvement store and get a water heater insulator,(a big thermal sleeve that goes around the tank), like you stated, turn the dial up on the heater to make it more efficient (ask them about the tempI can't remember), keep the AC up to 78 and the heat down to 68, either open the blinds/curtains to let light in and don't turn on the lights until needed, don't come and go in and out all the time (that lets in hot air and the cold out), bathe instead of shower and use that water to water outdoor plants, if you canCall the power and gas companies and ask them to come out and inspect your home for leaks and efficiencyYou might try going to your energy providers and seeing if they have any more suggestions on their websites for you to doOther than that, I don't know of anything else that you can do but, good luck!
