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你的机械衣柜是在你家的暖气空间里面还是外面? 许多机械房间都是半进半出，这是热量损失的主要来源. 在所有加热空间和非加热空间之间应有一个连续的、绝缘的和密闭的屏障.

Check the walls of the closet for insulation. 寻找可以连接到爬行空间或阁楼的新鲜空气烤架. If the closet is outside the heated space, ensure the water pipe, water tank and ductwork are insulated.

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Washer & dryer

  • 换一台节能的洗衣机，很多洗衣机都是前置式的. Front-loading machines save water and energy, are easier on your clothes, use less detergent, and allow your clothes to dry faster. Look for the ENERGY STAR label. 新能源之星烘干机旋转衣服，而不是依靠烘干机来加热水. CEE Tier 2和Tier 3提供额外的性能优势.
  • Vent dryers to the outside. Choose a metal duct, preferably with a smooth interior, and use the shortest, 最直接的途径是把它排到室外. Secure the vent with metal tape only and/or mastic only; screws will snag lint and accelerate build up. 出于同样的原因，请拆卸排气端子处的任何金属屏. 检查是否有风门关闭，以防止冷空气渗透和昆虫进入，当干燥机不使用.
  • 每年(或根据需要)检查两次管道内部是否有堆积的绒毛，并确保它没有在墙腔中松动, attic or crawl space. 绒毛堆积会引起火灾，并可能导致过热和缩短烘干机的使用寿命. 失败的通风口还会增加室内或爬行空间的水分，并可能促进霉菌的生长. 燃气加热的烘干机也会将一氧化碳和其他危险的燃烧气体添加到家中.
  • 只对油腻的衣服和尿布使用热水或温水. 洗涤剂现在在冷水中有效地进行洗涤和漂洗. 坚持使用液体洗涤剂，而不是粉状洗涤剂，因为粉状洗涤剂在冷水中可能会结块.
  • 寻找替代方法，不要使用带有室内旁路的干燥机通风口, 让烘干机的空气进入房间来吸收烘干机的热量. 这样的系统是危险的，因为它增加了水分, fabric softener, 并且(在气体烘干机的情况下)燃烧产物到室内空气.

Heating & cooling

  • Install the furnace or boiler in a central, 隔热良好的机械柜体，通过减少输送距离和热量损失来节省能源.
  • Locate your heating and cooling system inside conditioned space to take advantage of indoor temperatures; however if the furnace burns oil, gas or propane, 将供暖系统放在空调空间之外可能是明智的. 这将进一步防止废气泄漏到室内空气中.
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