A few tips for saving energy in the home
Nobody likes to open that monthly energy bill....especially in a hot summer. Everyone is looking for ways to cut down those frustrating bills and save some money. Here are some ideas for around the house that can help you be more efficient, save energy and put some cash back in your pocket.
-- Pack your freezer tight. It's far more efficient to keep food frozen than to keep air at a freezing temperature.
-- Sort laundry by fabric, not color. A dryer will keep going until every last piece is dry; when you dry similar fabrics, everything becomes dry at the same time.
-- Wash lightly soiled everyday clothes in a cold-cold cycle. Today's soaps work fine in cooler water. Also hang your laundry to dry instead of using the dryer.
-- Let your dishes air dry rather than using the dry cycle. As soon as my washing sequence finishes and cycles off I turn off my dishwasher and open it allowing the dishes to air dry rather than running the drying sequence.
-- Use the bathroom fan as little as possible. A strong ceiling fan not only sucks out shower steam, but the warmth (or coolness) in the bathroom and nearby rooms.
-- Keep outdoor air-conditioning units out of the sun. Direct sunlight causes them to use 10% more electricity. Surround with tall shrubs, shade trees or high screens.
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