Should blinds be up or down to block sun? Keeping the harsh sunlight out will help prevent fading on surfaces and your furniture, and definitely keep the room cooler. If you want to allow some sunlight in turn your blinds … Continue reading →

Solar Reflective blinds (sun reflective blinds) Solar reflective blinds feature a pearlescent backing on the fabric. This intelligent backing reflects both heat and light out of the room keeping it glare free and cool in the summer. What type of … Continue reading →

Sleep continuously Any less or any more and you risk interrupting either stage of sleep. Leaving your blinds or curtains slightly open will also help suppress melatonin production, helping you to resist 10-minute snoozes. Is it better to leave blinds … Continue reading →

While it is true that the fan alone uses less energy than the AC, leaving it on will almost certainly result in higher utility bills. Running the fan constantly also increases your system’s maintenance needs. That’s because the more you … Continue reading →

Pros to Running Fan on Air Conditioner Continuously: Less frequent starts and stops of the fan can reduce the stress from startup, and potentially help extend it’s lifespan. Leaving the fan on 24/7 ensures cleaner air, as the air is … Continue reading →

Table fans do not use a lot of electricity. They are not considered energy guzzlers like other household appliances. For context, running an average table fan (42.5W) at max power for 24 hours is equivalent to: the power consumed by … Continue reading →

On the average, the price range of a window air conditioner ranges from $150 to $500. The Department of Energy estimated it at $150 to $600 for the unit and $10–$15 for accessories or additional items during installation. Are window … Continue reading →

Generally, utility expenses include electricity, gas, water/sewage and garbage disposal. Sometimes, other services such as internet, cable TV and phone services are considered to be additional utilities since they are now considered standard in most American households. What is considered … Continue reading →

How much water does a dishwasher use?Getting them clean in the sink can use up to 27 gallons of water per load. An Energy Star certified dishwasher can use as little as 3 gallons per load (around 11 litres), according … Continue reading →

Yes. The fan motor consumes less power at slower speed (rpm). We reduce the speed of fan by inserting series resistance or capacitance. That reduces voltage available to fan motor and it runs at slower speed. Does running a fan … Continue reading →

Central Air-Conditioners use on average 1-kilowatt hour (kWh) per ton per hour. A 4-ton air-conditioner will use approximately 4 kWh per hour. If a four-ton air-conditioner ran for 12 of the 24 hours in a day the usage would be … Continue reading →

OLED Televisions On average, a 55″ OLED television consumes roughly 98 watts per hour per day, while an LED TV of similar size consumes 57 watts per hour per day. When comparing a 65″ OLED, an LED television consumes 88 … Continue reading →

3 Inexpensive Ways to Cover Concrete Patio Expenses. #1: Buy a Shade Sail or Shade Cloth. #2: Wood Frame with Translucent Cover. #3: Build a Palapa. Build a Concrete Patio Cover That You Love. What can be used to cover … Continue reading →

Can you see through one way windows? Depending on which side of the glass you are on, you won’t be able to see through it. Just like one-way mirror glass, one-way mirror film still requires one side to be brighter … Continue reading →

Configuration Browse to your Home Assistant instance. In the sidebar click on Configuration. From the configuration menu select: Integrations. In the bottom right, click on the Add Integration button. From the list, search and select “SwitchBot”. Follow the instruction on … Continue reading →