With the rough economic climate we are all looking to save some money in various places. Usually the energy bills on your home is actually a great place to start, and also a place where savings happen quickly and the savings are monthly.
Here are some energy conservation tips to save some serious $ on your energy bills.
Lighting in your home
For lighting in your home if you haven't already picked up some compact, or energy efficient saving light bulbs you should do so immediately. Most importantly for those high traffic areas of use in your home. these bulbs last much longer than standard light bulbs, they are more energy efficient, and they are less prone to failure from power surges. So where can you find these bulbs? Practically anywhere including your local walmart store. Yes they are a bit more expensive than the cheap packs of 4 for $1, but they are worth the savings.
Appliances
When it comes to your appliances there are many different things that you can do. First and foremost you can check to make sure that the appliances have energy star ratings on them. This means that the device adheres to the standards set forth by the EPA and the department of energy.
For entertainment centers make sure that you have a power strip so that you can easily turn power off to the unit when it is not needed. For appliances such as refrigerators, make sure that your thermostat on your freezer isn't set to the subzero temperatures of the polar ice cap! For diswashers don't run the dry dish cycle and use the heat to dry your dishes, instead let them air-dry. For washing dishes and clothes as well make sure that you are only doing full loads to get the most benefit from each load.
Heating and Cooling
On your hot water heater set your thermostat to 120 degrees as this will help as well. On your home heating and cooling bills make sure that you are comfortable, but don't over use your unit. In the winter instead of cranking up the heater a few degrees, open your blinds in your house on the windows that get the most sun, and go put on a long sleeve shirt instead. In the summer shed some clothes, try to keep direct sunlight out and wear a t-shirt and shorts around the house instead.
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