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		<title>My window AC is rattling the whole window!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Andersen</dc:creator>
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Hi, I have a Frigidaire 7000 btu AC unit that rattles the whole window. I know the windows are old and I need new ones, how can i prevent the rattling without replacing the windows?
-Frank
Hello Frank,
Rattling can be caused by two things: the vibration of the mechanical parts inside the unit which causes the frame to move, or the parts themselves becoming loose and moving around within the unit. The second one isn&#8217;t as common as the first one, but fortunately there are some things you can do.

Augment the padding ...]]></description>
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		<title>why isn&#8217;t my window air conditioner dripping water?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Andersen</dc:creator>
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Hi Dave,
We have a window unit air conditioner in good condition. We just bought it last year. Anyway, it hasn&#8217;t dripped water at all this year. Is there is a problem?
- Jennifer W
Hi Jennifer,
Check to make sure the AC unit it installed properly with a slight &#8220;tilt&#8221; towards the outdoors. Most AC units bottoms are straight with the drain holes near the back, and require a tilt to force the water out correctly. Also, it is possible depending on the location that the water is there but is simply evaporating ...]]></description>
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		<title>My air conditioner doesn&#8217;t work&#8230;is it time for central air?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:37:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Andersen</dc:creator>
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Dear Dave,
I have been reading your blog at utility bill busters for a long time now, and I wanted to ask you a question. I live in a small ranch style house in illinois in the south and as you may know the weather has been absolutely scorching! We have a window air conditioner in the bedroom and one in the living room, since those rooms are the most occupied. Recently I have noticed they seem to be running all the time but not making a difference! Should I replace ...]]></description>
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		<title>Questions Answered Home Energy Air Leaks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Andersen</dc:creator>
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Ken asks…


What is a good name for an home energy audit company?
I am thinking of starting a business where I would help people save on utilities by testing their home for air leaks, insulation problems etc.  I think a catchy name for the business would be helpful.  Thanks!



David Andersen answers:
Energy Misers
Energy Savings and More
Energy Cost Containment
Energy Cost Slashers
Energy Cost Minimizers
Complete Home Energy Audit Professionals (CHEAP)
Home Energy Reduction Specialists






Mandy asks…


What&#8217;s my better home energy savings investment, windows or insulation?
I own a very nice house but it is old &#8211; ...]]></description>
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		<title>Why won&#8217;t my air conditioner cool?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Andersen</dc:creator>
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Whether you have a Fedders, GE, Haier, Frigidaire or another Air Conditioner, the number one complaint so far this HOT summer season is why won&#8217;t my air conditioner work? It just seems to blow hot air&#8230;or doesn&#8217;t seem to cool very long at all.
Unfortunately there are a lot of different reasons for this. Some of them are easy to understand and fix. Others, well, they aren&#8217;t so much.
Filters. Air conditioners work on the heat exchange through air train of thought. Namely, they force air into a compressor, the air is ...]]></description>
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		<title>Can i set my thermostat very low in summer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:40:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Andersen</dc:creator>
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Like so many other home energy question, this is one without an easy answer.
Before I jump to answer the question with a resounding &#8220;Yes, feel free to set your thermostat low in the summer&#8221;, there is one critical question I have to know &#8211; do you have central air, or does the thermostat control a &#8220;climate control&#8221; system that has an air conditioner unit with it?
If your thermostat just controls a furnace, when the weather gets warmer, you can just turn off the furnace altogether (there should be a power ...]]></description>
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		<title>Affordable green energy for your home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Andersen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You don't have to build a home made windmill or solar panel array to power your home with clean, renewable green energy. Let's explore another new option that is low cost and guaranteed to make your house "green friendly."]]></description>
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		<title>Gas &amp; Electric Fireplaces and Home Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Andersen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the colder season bearing down on us, there is a trend of people trying to devise a way to lower their heating bill this winter/cold season. The way to lower heating bills is to use less heating fuel. For most, this means use the furnace less.

But how do you use the furnace less without feeling cold around the house? Turning down the thermostat obviously uses less fuel (sometimes) because the furnace runs less. But that isn't always practical, because it may leave you feeling cold.  And uncomfortable.

Lets examine fireplaces and if they save energy.]]></description>
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		<title>How to lower you’re heating bills in winter</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>raysmith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Heating]]></category>

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During the cold winter months we tend to forgot about how regularly we use heating appliances around household. When the dreaded electricity and gas bills arrive at the end of winter we then realise how little we have compensated to reducing these scarcely figures.
There are many hints and tips out there that can help us reduce our heating bills. Listed below are a few helpful tips for reducing those bills.
Block out those Drafts
There can be nothing more uncomfortable than a cold and breezy draft blowing through the bottom of doors ...]]></description>
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		<title>Now is the time to think about cleaning and covering your air conditioners</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:56:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Andersen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooling]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[easy projects]]></category>

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Here around my house, the weather lately has really been cooling off. Which means that fall is on the way. With fall, of course, comes cooler temperatures. And in the interest of saving money and energy, I don&#8217;t need to be running my air conditioners &#8211; I&#8217;d rather just open the windows and let the cooler air keep the temperature inside my house more moderate and comfortable.
Here&#8217;s how to prepare when that time comes for your house
Central Air
You can&#8217;t remove central air conditioners, but luckily there&#8217;s really no need to. ...]]></description>
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