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Ceiling Fan Direction: Summer Setting and the Winter Myth
Run a ceiling fan counterclockwise in summer and raise the thermostat about 4°F. Clockwise on low in winter helps in tall rooms but far less than claimed.
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How to Read Your Electricity Meter and Find Wasted Power
How to read dial, digital and smart electricity meters, work out kWh and cost, and run an overnight test that reveals how much power your home wastes on idle.
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What Temperature Should a Water Heater Be Set At?
Set most water heaters to 120°F (49°C), as the DOE and CPSC advise. When 140°F is worth it for Legionella risk, how to adjust each type, and what it saves.
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