Green Living Tips

Residential | Commercial

Heat and cool your house only when needed by using a programmable thermostat

American Standard AccuLink™ 900 Comfort Control 

Run the dishwasher only when you have a full load

Running a partially full dishwasher uses the same amount of energy, so make sure the machine is at full capacity every time you use it.

Take short showers instead of baths

Large amounts of energy are required to heat water. Showering requires less hot water and can decrease household energy costs.

Use energy-efficient lighting throughout your home

Light-emitting diodes (LED) lights are often 10 times more efficient than compact fluorescents.

Upgrade your current air conditioning system to an Energy Star™ rated Trane air conditioning unit

Trane air conditioning units

Install solar screens on exterior windows

Solar screens reduce the amount of the heat transferred through your windows by up to 75% and will not affect visibility. 

Choose green cleaning supplies

Each time you use a standard cleaning solution, harmful chemicals are released into the environment. Use non-toxic organic dish soap, detergent, and cleaners to protect yourself and the environment.

Purchase organically grown food

Eating organic food is healthier for you and the environment. Organic farms do not use harmful pesticides that pollute the environment.

Bring your own bag to the grocery store

American’s produce and use billions of plastic bags each year. These bags are used for only a couple minutes and then thrown away. Plastic bags never biodegrade, so remember to bring your own bag for your next grocery store visit.

Do not let air leak outside

Keep windows and doors closed when heat or air conditioning is on to reduce energy consumption.

Reduce, reuse, and recycle waste

Reducing the amount of waste you generate is the first crucial step towards saving the environment. The next step is reusing as many items as possible. Many items are reusable and recyclable; therefore very few items actually need to be thrown away. If it is necessary to dispose of an item, remember to recycle.

While going green may have upfront costs, these costs can be recovered in the long run by reducing energy usage and increasing efficiency.

Learn more about how Ingersoll Rand can help you go green.