Even though summer is quickly slipping away, we still need to figure out different ways to save on our energy bills as we transition into the season of fall. So here are a some tips to save a few dollars on your energy bill as we say good bye to summer and prepare for autumn.
- Get a home energy audit every few years with your power company to find out different ways to save money on your energy bill.
- Participate in your power company’s energy-saving program. Many programs shut down electric appliances for short bursts of time during peak hours.
- Adjust your thermostat to a comfortable temperature. Every degree that is turned up on the thermostat can save as much as 5 percent on your energy bill.
- Change your air conditioner filter. A dirty filter causes the unit to run longer and inefficiently.
- If you have drafty doors invest in weather- stripping kits.
- If you have any cracks or small holes around your windows and exterior walls try and seal these energy leaks by caulking the cracks and small holes.
- If you are in the market to buy a new appliance like a washing machine or refrigerator make sure there is a sticker that says “Energy Star” which means that it meets the standards set by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
- See if your power company gives out rebates whenever you buy energy saving equipment.
- Use compact fluorescent bulbs which is more energy-efficient, consumes little power, and generates little heat instead of the standard incandescent bulbs.
- Fix leaky faucets. Every drip per second uses 20 kilowatts a month.
So as your summer winds down still practice your energy savings methods for summer as you prepare your home for the next season.
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