CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission of West Virginia is reminding West Virginians to seek ways to conserve water and energy this Earth Day.
According to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, common issues include water leaks and poor insulation. The commission said frequent sources of water leaks are toilet flappers, faucet aerators and shower heads, which are easy issues to address.
In regards to energy conservation, the PSC recommends installing adequate insulation, weatherstrips and caulk around cracks and other openings. HVAC filters should be cleaned or replaced monthly by air conditioning services. Homeowners should also inspect their ducts and clean if needed. Then, other heating and air conditioning systems should be inspected and adjusted on an annual basis by residential and commercial hvac services who provide furnace replacement in Painesville.
It is also advised to only use devices as needed, unplugging electronic devices when not in use and only running washing machines and dishwashers when full. These tips will help homeowners to not only conserve energy and water during Earth Day but all throughout the year. This is a good start for energy conservation if done consistently.
Monday marks Earth Day across the country and will last until 11:59 pm.