What's Your Home Energy IQ?
Do you know how to save energy and money in your home? Take our quiz and put your skills to the test!
What uses the most energy in your home?
Washer and dryer
Air conditioning and heating
Refrigerator
Lighting
What term refers to the way electric power is consumed by electronic and electrical appliances while they are switched off or in standby mode?
Energy suckers
Phantom loads
Power drainers
Sneaky kilowatts
What light bulb is the best for energy efficiency?
CFL
LED
Incandescent
How often should you tune up your HVAC system?
Once a year
Twice a year
Three times a year
You don’t need to tune up your HVAC system
What direction should your ceiling fan be rotating during the summer?
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
Where do you most often find the greatest heat loss in a house?
Roof
Garage
Windows
Walls
What uses the most water in your home?
Toilet
Dishwasher
Washer
Shower
What’s the best temperature to set your thermostat during the winter?
64 degrees
72 degrees
68 degrees
76 degrees
Generally speaking, how often should you change the air filter in your home?
Every 90 days
Every 6 months
Once a year
The dishwasher saves more water than hand washing your dishes.
True
False
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