When house hunting, “green” may be on your list of things to look for. But what does “going green” really mean? Some homes claim to be green, but when inspected, aren’t as environmentally friendly as they seem. Make sure to follow these tips when looking for an eco-friendly home.
The first important tip -- check the home's heating and cooling system. Depending on the climate, a radiant floor heating system is more efficient because it pumps heated water through tubing under the floor surface, rather than traditional hot air or water units. Radiant heating allows for more even heating and may even result in cleaner air due to less dust moving.
Having an on-demand water-heating unit also helps with efficiency since it only heats water as needed instead of keeping it hot all hours of the day. Also, make sure to only use "Energy Star"-rated appliances.
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