Northern Virginia Electrians

ZIP ELECTRIC

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Save On Your Electricity

    A typical Househould uses the bulk of its energy for heating and cooling, up to 44% of your electric bill. There are few things you can do to minimize energy consumption in this area. For example, ceiling fans lower the air temperature by about 4 F, and uses less energy than air conditioners in doing so, spreading the main systems cooling or heating in a more cost effective way. Programmable thermostats, with multiple day time setting can help you save a bundle.

    Ligthing, though individually small per light, adds up with the amount of lights you have. Compact Fluorescent lamps use up to 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. Try bulbs.com for good prices.

Energy efficient appliances as found on energystar.gov are smart, since these also are big energy consumers, particularly the refrigerator, especially if its over fifteen years old, accounting for up to 9% of your energy costs alone.

    Your water heater is the third-biggest home-energy cost and typically accounts for 14-20% of your energy bill. Things you can do are put a hot water jacket on your water heater, which sell for $10-$20 homedepot.com. Or have us install a tankless water heater, which uses hot water only when needed, potentially cutting energy cost up to 70%. You can also try low-flow faucets and showerheads to conserve water, thus, conserve hot water, and well pump energy consumption.

    Finally, you can go all the way and have us install solar panels, producing energy for your home, which you can even sell back to the power company.

    Here are some links you can use for electrical products:

Zip Electric is a distributor of guardian generators.

Square D is a good choice for electrical breakers and panels. Their superior technology creates a more sensitive fuse, which communicates with the circuitry of the electrical system.

NUTONE - Is a good choice for cost efficient home products such as bath fans, etc.

LUTRON - provides higher end switches and dimmers. Dimmers save on electricity.

VENTAMATIC - A good source for attic fan selection.

COOPER WIRING DEVICE - is a good choice for afordable and reliable electrical devices.

ESSEX ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS - a name which fulfills needs in the electrical industry.

SYLVANIA - is the king in lighting selection, fulfilling everyone's singular and personal lighting requests and applications.

IDEAL - is a superior choice in tool providers, as well as wire nuts, and other fastening devices.

G.E. - not only is a major player on the Dow Jones, but also a major player in the electrical field. GE was founded on electrical supply and distributor.