Save Money on Electricity -- 21 Ways
1. Save electricity by washing your clothes in cold water if you have an electric water heater. 2. Change your air conditioner filters once a month. This increases the cooling capacity of your unit. 3. Take short showers. Yes, it can be done. In addition to saving water, this will also help you save energy. 4. Open your windows at night, if climate and environment allows, and put a fan in or near the window to help circulate the cool air throughout the house. 5. You can save money on electricity by purchasing a digital programmable thermostat that adjusts the temperature when you're not at home. This could shave hundreds of dollars a year off your electric bill. 6. Make sure your attic door is weather sealed to prevent heat or cold from escaping. 7. Get dimmer switches for your lights. Lower lights mean lower bills. 8. Use the new energy-saving fluorescent light bulbs whenever possible. They last longer, save energy and save electricity. 9. Call your electric company and ask if they will do a free home energy evaluation and show you how to save money on electricity. 10. Get the electric company to come out and check the efficiency of your electric meter. A faulty meter can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars over a period of time. 11. Check all windows and doors for openings where air might be coming in or escaping, and seal them. 12. To save energy at night, use lamps with smaller wattage lights whenever possible. 13. Make it a habit to turn off all lights when you leave a room. 14. Shut down your computers every night. This saves money on electricity and lengthens the life of your computer fan. 15. If possible, don't cook every day. Make plans to do your cooking every two or three days. You'll be surprised at how much energy you'll save, both electrically and physically. 16. Keep your blinds and curtains closed in the summer to keep out the hot sun, and open in the winter to let in the warming heat. 17. Close the air conditioner vents to all rooms you're not using. This helps you save money by allowing your unit to cool the rest of the house more efficiently. 18. Have an air conditioning expert check your system from time to time to make sure your unit is operating properly and efficiently. 19. Put up a clothesline in the back yard or on the back porch and hang up clothes as much as possible--especially during hot summer months. 20. Install ceiling fans in every room and adjust the thermostat before going to bed at night. 21. Turn off all lights and unplug appliances and electronic items every day before leaving home. Many electronic items still use electricity even though the switch is "off." Click here for more tips on how to save money on electricity. How to Save Money on Groceries How to Save Money on Auto Repairs
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