Be Energy Efficient in Beaverton

• Make sure your central air-conditioning system runs efficiently by keeping it clean. Have it checked annually by a professional in your real estate area of Beaverton

• Keep the air-conditioning off during the day while you are at work. Turn it on just before bed-time to cool the house down before retiring for the night.

• Clean or replace your furnace filter at least every 90 days, even during the summer, since your A/C uses the furnace's motor. Clean filters can save up to 5 per cent in annual energy use. This will assist in saving money to put toward your new home in Beaverton.

• Install a programmable thermostat, which is more accurate than a mercury-filled one and adds flexibility in warming and cooling. Set the temperature above 25 degrees or higher in the summer to save on energy costs. If you want it cooler, consider that every degree below 25 degrees could add an extra 3 to 5 per cent to your energy bill.

• Turn off the lights, ovens and coffee makers when they're not needed. Your A/C unit will thank you for it, as it will have less hot air to contend with.

• Close doors and windows. Don't let warm air in and cool air out. Keeping drapes closed on sunny days can save on electricity costs.

• Shade the windows. Awnings, trees and shrubs can also help to reduce A/C costs. Look at Homes for Sale in Beaverton

• Dust off those ceiling fans. Turn them on before turning up the A/C to help lower the temperature.

• Open the windows at night when the breezes and cooler air can help to lower the house temperature. Close them and the drapes in the morning to keep the cool air inside.

• Ceiling fans are still a bargain for bedrooms and living rooms. Check the building recycling stores for older models

• Don’t keep opening and shutting the fridge or freezer doors. Take out all the ingredients you will need for a meal and then keep the door shut.

• Have cold drinks in a jug with ice on the counter for children to help themselves. Water is the best!

• Children and seniors should stay in the shade, have plenty of drinks and cold treats and have a fan nearby when sleeping

• Pure cotton, linen or silk clothing is the best to wear during a hot, humid day

• Let babies have a nap in a diaper only when it is hot and humid

• Have a quick cool shower instead of a hot bath.

• Allow children to play in a wading pool or a sprinkler for the lawn with an adult supervising

• Water your lawn on the days allowed and in the evening to prevent burning the grass

• Enjoy the summer, ride a bike and have a picnic supper! Your new home in Beaverton will be a treat this summer and autumn.

Make sure you talk to Tony and Libby Kelly who showcase homes in Beaverton. They have been featured on the HGTV "House Hunters" and "My House is Worth What"

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Tony and Libby Kelly, MBA, M.Ed. ranked in the top 1% of REALTORS in Portland. They specialize in providing a superior level of professional real estate services combining today's technology with yesterday's hands-on personalized care. As top producing listing and marketing specialists, they will provide you with the best prices for purchase and sale of your property. They are also the member of Portland Million Dollar Club. Their main aim is the satisfaction of their customers. If you are looking for Beaverton houses then Tony and Kelly would be the right persons for you to meet.