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Two bedroom condo with open plan kitchen in a family neighborhood just a short walk to Astwood Park beaches. Stroll past the lovely palm tree on the way to your fully fenced yard. Enter to a modern, open plan kitchen with adjacent dining and living areas. French doors lead to the backyard featuring South Shore water views. Laundry won’t be a chore when you fold your clothes while taking in the ocean views. A half bath completes this level.

Upstairs is the airy master bedroom with balcony overlooking the South Shore. The view is captivating. Next door is the attractive full bath. Just bring your toothbrush. Across the hall, the second bedroom is light filled and generous in size.

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RelTORS: Frith Real Estate. . . . . . . . . Pg 3 JBM Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 5

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Energy Efficient Heating and Air Conditioning

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HOME HACKS to make Your Home Energy Efficient

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he cost of electricity has become a hot topic of conversation T recently along with the environmental impact of our contemporary lifestyles. Naturally we all want to do the right thing for the global climate while also keeping our essential home comforts like heating and air conditioning. For this issue we sat down with Cold Snap who gave us some great tips on choosing the right energy efficient HVAC system for your home.

rom unplugging unused appliances to going old school with a F clothes line... we bring you 6 great Home Hacks that you can do today to make your home more energy efficient.

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Having opened its doors in 1964, D. E. Mortimer & Co Ltd. are celebrating 55 years in business AND have recently opened their new retail showroom and offices on Harvey Road in Paget. Now you can purchase the same professional-grade cleaning materials used by Bermuda’s top cleaning firms, hotels and restaurants.

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ave a browse of some amazing properties available to rent H through our Listed Realtors.

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SINGLE Story Condo - Sandys Great property in the West. This lovely home located in Sandys consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms and a lower studio apartment.

On the lower level are the kitchen with cherry wood cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, ½ bath, living room with hardwood flooring, dining room and laundry.

Leading from the living room is a balcony for outdoor enjoyment. The upper level has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with the master bedroom having an en-suite bath. A bonus to this townhouse is the income unit Studio apartment.

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Very nice 2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo at the private Olive Bank development. On the lower level is the newly renovated open plan kitchen, dining/ living with tiled flooring that leads out to a private garden. On the upper level is the 2 bedrooms with wood flooring, upgraded bathroom and laundry facility. The master bedroom enjoys a lovely balcony to relax on.

Also included is major appliances and split system reverse-cycle air-conditioning. The unit boasts an attic space for storage and a 4’ by 6’ exterior storage area.

Small pets are allowed.

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Home Efficiency

Energy efficient heating and air conditioning The cost of electricity has become a hot topic of conversation recently along with the environmental impact of our contemporary lifestyles. Naturally we all want to do the right thing for the global climate while also keeping our essential home comforts like heating and air conditioning.

That’s where energy efficient appliances and practices come in – with these in mind we can all live comfortably with A/C while still saving money and energy.

On a global scale the energy consumed by heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) in tropical climates can exceed 50% of the total energy consumption of all buildings and that’s set to increase. In the United States and Japan more than 90% of households already have air conditioning where in the hottest, poorer parts of the world just 8% of households have A/C. Therefore, as living standards improve in developing nations, more demand will be put on energy production.

We can take the responsibility to educate ourselves and become more aware of the impact that our choices make.

To help ease this demand on global electricity supply most

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developed countries have mandatory minimum energy performance standards for A/C systems. However even with these measures consumers still have a wide choice of available systems, from the least expensive minimum standard efficiency unit (16 SEER) to the most efficient (38 SEER) which usually comes with a higher price tag. Despite the unit being more costly initially, choosing the more efficient option to replace a 10+ year old system will net energy savings anywhere from $75 to $300 per month.

Here in Bermuda, 90% of households are using air conditioning and it can account for an average of 30% to 40% of your household electricity bill. The right choice in A/C system will help lower your carbon footprint, save the planet and save more of your hard-earned money.

We asked Carl Roberts, founder of Cold Snap Services Ltd, winner of our 2018 Contractors Awards for HVAC, for some tips on choosing the right energy efficient HVAC system. If you’re renovating or considering a new HVAC system, look no further than Carl’s team.

Tip #1 Pay attention to the SEER or EER rating. It’s a measure of energy efficiency used by US regulators to help consumers determine an air conditioner’s efficiency. The higher the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER or EER) rating, the more efficient the heating/cooling equipment is. SEER is a guide similar to Miles Per Gallon (MPG) in a car; with correct use and habits, it can save you money.

The minimum SEER rating required in the U.S. market is 14 SEER and it progressively increases. A range of 16 – 24 is the average for most brands. Cold Snap Services Ltd has units at a whopping 38 SEER, or 16.5 EER.

TIP #2 Ensure correct unit selection and correct sizing for your room.

Gather the information such as the size of the room, accounting for heat sources, activities that take place and the average temperature you want in the room. Too often people install units that are more powerful than they need which leads to inaccurate temperature control and wasting energy. Do the research before you buy.

TIP #3 Do your homework on the brands and educate yourself on equipment features such as anti-mold, schedule timers, Wi-Fi capability, warranty details and more. There’s more to it than SEER ratings alone.

TIP #4

How do I know when it’s time for a new air conditioning system?

Life expectancy on an A/C system is anywhere from 8 to 12 years and there are indicators when your old unit is ready to be replaced. Look for corrosion on the condenser coil (these are the cooling fins on the back of an outdoor unit), poor temperature control or excessively higher electricity bills.

TIP #5

What’s the most popular system and why?

One in every three air conditioners in the world is made by Gree, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for many name brand

mini split systems. They’re AHRI Certified, Energy Star rated products with a wide range of features and use environmentally friendly refrigerant. The units come in sleek designs to blend in with interior décor. From simple sophistication to modern wireless control features, Gree will fit any room.

TIP #6 Once your system is up and running you can still conserve energy by maintaining its efficiency. Clean the air filter and wash off the outdoor condensing unit to kill infectious germs and remove salt deposits.

TIP #7 Schedule an annual ‘Gold Standard Maintenance Check’ to keep the indoor air quality at peak levels. Allergy sufferers should consider bi-annual Bronze Level servicing.

Before installation, a qualified HVAC professional will inspect the existing equipment in your home and according to your requirements will recommend the right air conditioner for you and will explain the optional extras available. These include corrosion treatments and surge protectors.

TIP #8 Keep lamps and other heat producing appliances away from your thermostat. Having heat producing appliances near your thermostat will tell it that the air in your home needs to be cooled more, causing the system to run longer and work harder than it needs to.

TIP #9 Keep curtains and blinds closed in the heat of the day. When direct sun hits the windows in your home, keeping your curtains or blinds closed can keep some of the heat from warming the inside of your home. This also helps to keep the warm air in during winter.

TIP #10

Why use Cold Snap Services?

Cold Snap opened its doors in 2005 and has grown from a solo enterprise to a company with 14 employees. The team loves what they do and prides themselves on their quality professional workmanship.

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HOME HACKS

Tips & tricks that YOU can do today to make your home energy efficient!

Save power by unplugging unused electronics Every electronic device in your home takes energy to run. Did you know they also take electricity when they’re not being used? An easy way to remedy this is to unplug electronic devices when not in use. Sure, just unplugging the toaster may not make a huge difference, but unplugging other electric devices like phone chargers, small appliances, and lamps around the house can turn into noticeable savings.

Use Power Strips Power strips (aka surge protectors) are a dynamic force when it comes to powering off excessive devices and plugs. Some energy hogs never really “turn off” when you turn off their switch. Like PC desktops.

Plug them into a power strip, then just flip that strip off, and all those hungry devices will stop eating energy simultaneously.

Upgrade your water heater If you have an older water heater, you may be using more power than you think. The power it takes to heat the water for your shower adds up and it’s something you use every day. Energy efficient water heaters can save you money in the long run by being more efficient in producing hot water.

Go Old School – with a Clothesline In the days of old, when smart watches were sci-fi, you saw clotheslines everywhere. The logic is simple: reducing electricity usage! The less electricity you rely on, the more of an efficient, cost-saving person you’ll become!

Pack your freezer more tightly When you open your freezer, all the freezing cold air is going to come out.

That means when you close it the freezer has to produce more and that can get expensive over time. A way to prevent this is to pack your freezer full of stuff. You can do things like bags of ice or even newspaper if you have it laying around. When your freezer is packed, it keeps the cold air in.

That means your freezer works less and uses less electricity.

Use compact fluorescent light bulbs Light bulbs are among the most energy hungry things people use. They don’t use a lot of electricity on their own. However, when you have half a dozen lights on all day and night, things start adding up. According to Energy Star, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL bulbs) use up to 75 percent less energy. That means every four days a CFL bulb stays on it uses as much energy as a regular light bulb does for one.

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Grand Opening!

Having opened its doors in 1964, D. E. Mortimer & Co Ltd. are celebrating 55 years in business AND have recently opened their new retail showroom and offices on Harvey Road in Paget.

The retail store is open to the public on Monday to Friday from 10:00am until 4:00pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

In their new Showroom, you can purchase the same professional-grade cleaning materials used by Bermuda’s top cleaning firms, hotels and restaurants.

According to Managing Director, Kieran Campbell, “Glass and multi-surface cleaners, floor cleaners, and degreasers are just some of our most popular products. Super-concentrated chemicals and dilution-controlled products are also in demand, where the user wishes to mix the cleaner to the correct dilution. Benefits of dilution-controlled systems are less plastic, reusable bottles, less storage space required and availability of Eco products.”

When talking about efficiency, Mr. Campbell also noted that “One of D. E. Mortimer’s biggest lines is laundry detergent. We sell it by the gallon at a significant savings over supermarket prices. Quite a few people stop by our showroom just to pick up this one product but when they see the other great things we have, they usually walk out with much more – and save even more than they would buying from a retailer.”

Over the years D. E. Mortimer have been proactive in making sure wherever possible ‘green’ cleaning products are used in Bermuda. They are able to source more and more nature-friendly products that are effective and affordable.

If the cleaning materials and supplies were not enough, you can also purchase bulk cases of water and Chicken Tenders, Mozzarella Sticks, Frozen Fruits and Vegetables in their frozen section!

For more information is at www.demortimer.com and you can follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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