10 easy ways to save
energy around the house help cut heating bills each
month:
Move furniture away from all hot and cold air returns
and heating vents. This blocks the return and causes the room
to stay cool or hot. You furniture should be kept away from
these returns to get the most use of the energy and cut down
your energy costs.
Convert your furnace filter. When was the last time
you did this? If you change it every month, you will have a
more efficient furnace that not only acts as a heater but also
generates the air through the ducts for the air conditioner as
well.
Replace your light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs.
As each bulb runs out, swap it with an energy saver. You will
soon find you are saving energy and purchasing fewer light
bulbs.
Repair leaky faucets. They waste gallons of water.
Remove the handle, tighten it with a wrench and chances are you
will have fixed the faucet. If not, you can easily install a
new faucet which costs under $30 at your local Home Depot or
Lowes.
Put in a hand held shower head. This will make a
shower a breeze and cleaning the shower even easier.
Repair all windows that are cracked. If you have
storms with cracks, have them replaced. These are a major
source of energy loss. Do this before the cold air sets in and
you will save energy the first month. Storm windows are
relative painless to repair or replace and can be taken to the
glass repair shop and re-glazed.
Put in weather stripping on doors and windows. If you
are ready to winterize your house for the wintertime, or even
if you just want to reduce air conditioning costs as your cool
air is escaping all of the time, then use weather stripping,
which is easy to get at your local Home Depot or Lowes, to
better insulate your windows and doors.
Clean the lint trap in your dryer each time you use
your dryer. Every time you use the dryer, clean out the lint
trap. This will not only make the clothes dryer run more
efficiently and save you money on energy costs, but will
eliminate a potential fire hazard. Every dryer has a vent that
goes outside as well that should be vacuumed out every now and
then
Never run your dishwasher or clothes washer half
full. It the same amountto run a full washer as it does one
that is partially loaded. And while you are at it, rinse your
dishes before putting them in the dishwasher as it will make
them cleaner and cut down on your monthly energy bills.
Partially cook your foods using the microave and
defrost foods before placing them in the oven or stove. The
microwave not only works faster, but will end up using less
energy. You can reduce your bills even more when cooking by
defrosting your foods that can be defrosted before cooking by
using your microwave.
Home Energy Savers Summary Simple
life-style changes and paying attention around the home all
help you cut heating bills.
You can cut your heating bills by 20% a month this winter.
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