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10 EASY STEPS
With the cost of natural gas and electricity skyrocketing in recent years, now more than ever is a time to be conscious of saving money on your energy bills. Improving the energy efficiency of your home is not difficult and just takes some knowledge regarding what will do the job.
Here are 10 easy steps that you can take right now to save money on your energy bills each month:
Here are 10 easy steps that you can take right now to save money on your energy bills each month:
Ways for improving energy efficiency at home.
Home energy efficiency is something that a lot more people are trying to improve. With the steep rise in fuel and energy supply costs alot more households are trying to find ways to reduce and even cut energy costs altogether.
Furniture
Move furniture away from heating vents and hot and cold air returns. This ends up blocking 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 save on energy costs.
Change 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.
Switch to Energy Saving Light Bulbs
An often overlooked but easy to implement strategy for improving home energy efficiency. As each bulb runs out, change it with an energy saver. You will soon find you are saving energy and buying less light bulbs.
Improving home energy efficiency with CFL's
Incandescent Vs. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Frank DiMassa always says "you can't change people, but you CAN change their light bulbs!" In this little video clip T.H. Culhane describes the differences between Incandescent and CFL bulbs.
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Fix 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 most home improvement stores.
Change Shower Head
Install a hand held shower head. This will make taking a shower a breeze and cleaning the shower even easier.
Fix all Windows with Cracks
If you have windows with cracks, have them replaced. They are energy wasters. Do this before the cold air sets in and you will save money on your heating bill. Storm damaged windows are easy to replace and can be taken to a glass shop and re-glazed.
Weather Stripping
Install weather stripping on doors and windows. If you are ready to winterize your house for the cold weather, or even if you just want to save on the air conditioning costs as your cool air is escaping all of the time, then use weather stripping, which is easy to get at a home improvement store, to better insulate your windows and doors.
Dryer Lint Trap
Clean the lint trap in your dryer every day. Each time you use the dryer, clean 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. The dryer has a vent that goes outside as well that should be vacuumed out periodically.
Never Run your Dishwasher or Clothes Washer Half Full
It costs just as much to run a full washer as it does one that is partially loaded. And while you are at it, rinse those dishes before putting them in he dishwasher as it will make them cleaner and save on your energy costs.
Defrosting Foods
Partially cook your foods in the microwave and use it for defrosting foods before adding them to the oven or stove. The microwave not only works quicker, but will end up using less energy. You can save energy when cooking by defrosting your foods that can be defrosted before cooking by using the microwave.
Do You Have Any Tips To Share
There are way more tips and tricks for reducing costs of everyday living. Do you have any favourites to share? We could all use a little cash saved here and there.
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