10 Easy Steps To Save Money On your Energy Bill
Here are 10 easy steps that you can take right now to save money on your energy bills each month:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Switch to energy saving light bulbs. As each bulb runs out, change it with an energy saver. You will soon find you are saving energy and buying less light bulbs.
4. 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.
5. Install a hand held shower head or a water saving head. This will make taking a shower a breeze and cleaning the shower even easier and will save water.
6. Fix all windows with cracks. If you have storm 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 windows are easy to replace and can be taken to a glass shop and re-glazed.
7. 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.
8. 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 .
9. 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.
10. 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.
Saving money on your energy bill is as easy as changing a few habits. Some things are absolutely free! Save energy, save money, and save the planet. It really is a no brainer!
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Energy saving bulbs is another good idea, they last long and save so much more energy. Great tips and advice, really looking forward to reading the rest of your posts. Great web site.
Thanks, glad that you are enjoying it.
I wouldn’t have thought that the microwave would save energy more than an oven; but then again, I’m not much of a cook. I never run my dishwasher unless it’s full, and have thought about turning off the heat-dry. It can leave streaks, but does it save money?
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Yes Ava, turning off the “heat dry” saves energy.
Thanks,
Bob
This has been my problem for a long time now. I just can’t control my electric bill. It’s getting to the point where I’m paying more than I can afford. I am using energy saving light bulbs.
But this article makes sense. I always forget to clean my lint trap. I think using the microwave for defrosting doesn’t save much energy though. It would be best to just defrost it naturally.
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Energy saving bulbs is a good option as they are long lasting and save more energy. These are extremely good tips and advice. I ‘m looking forward to read your next post.
Excellent tips!
On point # 1 – We bought those plastic diverters that send the air across the floor instead of having it go straight up. They work great!
Those little electrical plug inserts you can buy plugged into unused outlets also make a MAJOR difference in outlets that are on outside walls. No more air getting in.
One thing that always bothers me is people that leave every light in their house on. Our rule is, if there isn’t anybody in the room then it’s lights out.
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Energy saving bulbs can play a big role to save money on our energy bill. I think no. 9 & 10 also has role in saving money. By the way, your tips will help us.
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There are many options by which one can save the energy these ways are like using of energy saving bulbs and switching off the lights wheneever there is no need of lights this will reduce the energy utilization.
Every little bit helps!