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Define Sustainable Preventative Maintenance.
Thermostat must fit the HVAC system in order to work properly. True False
Preventative Maintenance requires special equipment. True False
Taking care of a property to extend the life and add resale value can be termed maintenance. True False
Sustainable Preventative Maintenance saves energy and increases costs. True False
A homeowner should evaluate their maintenance schedule and wait for a minor repair before scheduling maintenance. True False
Plugging your home is called air plugging. To seal the air from leaking to the outside. True False
Increasing the amount of insulation in various places in your home should be a high priority. True False
Natural gas is billed to the consumer by: a) cubic foot b) cubic inches c) cubic yard d) none of the above
List 10 items powered by electricity in your home.
Electricity enters a home through a service-entry cable either above or below ground. From there it passes through a main electrical service panel containing fuses or breakers and is distributed throughout the house through wires, receptacles, and switches. True False
Electricity is billed to the consumer by the killowait-hour. True False
LPG stands for: a) Liquid Petro Gas b) Liquified Petroleum Gas c) Liquified Petroleins Gases d) none of the above
You should always remember to disconnect the gas and electrical systems before doing repairs on those systems. True False
Rinsing dishes completely before putting them in the dishwasher conserves engery. True False
Pick 3 kitchen appliances and give example on how to save energy in how you use them.
What is fuel oil billed by?
Name 4 components of a heating system and what the function is.
In order to keep the “green” value of the property it must be maintained correctly or just like any property, it will loose its value in the marketplace. True False
If you are a "sleep cold" type of person, what will you be saving?
Name 5 things that will generally be listed in a homeowners manual.
If the highest temperature is 98 and the lowest temperature is 62 how many cooling degree days would their be?
What is the advantage of CFL?
Why is it important to check the condensation control switch on the refrigerator?
Describe the best practice way of washing dishes.
Using a cold water detergent will conserve energy. True False
What President of the United States is famous for energy speeches? And what is he doing today.
Powered detergents work better in warm water. True False
Why is it important to run a full load on a washing machine?
Describe a bathroom or kitchen routine you can change to conserve energy.
What is the ideal humidity to have in a home to reduce dust mites?
Caulking only needs to be replaced on a home occassionally. Yes/No explain your answer and reasoning.
How can you check if drywall is bulging?
GFCI stands for: a) Go Find Contractor Immediately b) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter c) Ground Failure Circuit Interpreter d) all of the above
If you have a fireplace what should you be aware of?
Each kWH costs approximately 8 to 15 cents, depending on where you live and your utility company's fees. True False
The cost of heating water for your home may amount to as much as 15 to 20 percent of your entire utility bill. True False
Every 10 degrees you dial down the thermostat can knock 3 to 5 percent off your water-heating bill. True False
Keeping windows locked keeps out thieves. True False
Explain the difference between Grading and Drainage.
For the property you are currently living in create a monthly maintenance schedule.
If the highest temperature is 58 and the lowest temperature is 16 how many heating degree days would there be?
Older style thermostats contained mecurachrome. True False
Name 3 types of thermostats.
Give examples of 2 important function landscaping provides.
Explain expansion and contraction. What can it affect?
What is the difference between preventative maintenance and a handyman service.
What does CFL stand for?
What are the advantages of motion sensor lights?
If you are planning on being away for an extended period of time what should you do?
Most sliding windows (both vertical and horizontal) are designed for a 10-pound pull. True False
Explain "dialing down" and "dialing up".
What is the difference between mildew and mold?
Weep holes can be found on the sides of window frames to allow moisture to flow downward. True False
What is standby power? explain.
How many standby devices do you have and what are they.
What have you learned from this course?

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