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Quiz Explanation
How Energy Efficient Are You?
By Brandi Ballard
April 2000
- How much energy does a ceiling fan use?
B. Equal to a 100-watt lightbulb
- How often should disposable filters for central air conditioner/heating units be changed?
A. Once a month
- Raising the thermostat can reduce cooling costs by:
B. 5-10 percent
- Which major appliance uses the most energy?
B. Dryer
- Should your central air-conditioning system:
A. be checked by a professional to get ready for the summer cooling season
- Which can save on the cost of a lighting bill:
B. fluorescent lighting
- Which of the following is NOT an advantage of skirting a manufactured home?
D. Increases the likelihood of frozen water lines
- Which gives off more light?
B. three 40-watt bulbs
- Does high-octane gas improve an automobile's fuel efficiency?
B. no
- Proper tire inflation:
B. increases gas mileage
Ballard is an editorial assistant with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
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