10 Ways to Save on Electricity
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*Being aware of energy consumption won’t only save you hundreds of dollars per year; it will also help the environment. You owe it to yourself and the planet to cut down on electrical costs.
1. Add a programmable thermostat - Save money by adjusting the temperature for different times of the day.
2. Install ceiling fans - This method is substantially cheaper than an air conditioner.
3. Use your small appliances - They use roughly less than half the amount of energy than a regular stove.
4. Use LED lights during the
5. Add some compact fluorescent lights - Use them in high use areas. Florescent bulbs offer the same brightness but they last longer and use less energy than your standard light bulb.
6. Regularly clean/replace your air filters - Clean or replace all air conditioning filters on a regular basis to maximize efficiency.
7. Turn off all unused electrical devices - Most of us are guilty of this. How many of us leave a room without turning off the light or leave our computers running when we aren’t using them?
8. Use solar garden lights - They look nice and offer the light needed for your pathway or garden.
9. Wash and dry only full loads of dishes and clothing - I’ve done this far too many times in my life.
10. Set your electric water heater to 120 degrees - We often keep our hot water heater at too high of a temperature. To help keep in the heat; you can also insulate the tank and the pipes.
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