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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Technology is nice. Real nice. And sometimes we wonder how we lived without it. But all of the high tech devices in our homes run the power bill up. Make sure that you turn them off when they are not in use. As a matter of fact, many still use energy when turned off. The best method is to unplug them. Or you can plug them into a power strip and turn the strip off. Actually that power strip may save your high tech equipment from power surges!

Heating and cooling is a big part of your energy bill. Let’s make sure that we don’t make those systems work any harder than they have to. Let’s make sure that our home is sealed from the outside elements. Check for air leaks around windows, doors and any other joints. The best way to check is to move a feather or candle around the area and see if there is any air moving. If there is, use some sealant to seal the cracks and recheck. This is one of the energy saving tips that could really pay you back in savings!

Also make sure that you have serviceable weather stripping around doors and anything else that moves. Don’t forget about that attic or basement door.

Make sure that you keep your vents clear. Insure that they are not being blocked by drapes, carpets, furniture, or anything else. Make sure that they are clean.

Drapes are great to help with windows that aren’t as energy efficient as they could be. Or to help with your use of the sun. If you are looking for some heat from the sun open those drapes. If you are trying to cool your home close the drapes to keep the sun out. This is a very small task, but get everyone involved to insure that it happens.

This is one of those energy saving tips that might not apply to you. But look for leaks from exhaust systems such as stove vents or dryer vents.

Have your heating or air run less while you are away or are asleep. The easiest way to do this is with a programmable thermostat. They are very inexpensive and easy to install. But you can still just adjust the temperature manually if you prefer.

And one of my favorite energy saving tips! Hot water is a very large expense. When doing laundry, make sure that you use cold water when possible. Also make sure that you have a full load before you start the wash. Reduce he number of loads by making sure that they are full.

Dishwashers also use a lot of hot water. Make sure that they are full as well before you turn them on. They use the same amount of hot water no matter what size the load is.

So there you have it. A few energy saving tips that are inexpensive, and easy to implement that could save you a lot of money on your energy bill. These energy saving tips will save the planet and save your some money!

Bonus Energy Saving Tips!

If you have to replace any worn out systems or appliances, do some research to insure that you get the most energy efficient replacements.

Check your vents in your crawl space. They should be closed.

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First are your light bulbs. When they need replacing, use the new energy efficient CFL bulbs. They seem expensive at first, but if you look at the big picture, they are a bargain. They do not use as much energy and they last much longer. The added benefit is that you will not be changing bulbs as often.

We talked about turning the temperature down on your hot water heater. But for a little cost you should wrap the pipes and put a jacket on your water heater. Both can be picked up at your local hardware store and can be installed by yourself. It is not hard to do.

Another low cost item that is easily installed is a low flow head for your faucets. This will reduce the amount of hot water that you use.

Motion detectors on your outside lights could save money. Some people turn their outside lights on and forget about them. I have seen outside lights on in my neighborhood all during the day. If you do this, motion activated lights could save you money. Some are easily screwed in just before the bulb, and others require an electrician to install.

When doing the math on this option, don’t forget that motion activated lights are also a help with safety and security.

So there are a few tips to save some money on that next energy bill. It will only take a little time and cash to implement them!

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It’s a nobrainer. Help the environment and help yourself at the same time. Sometimes the sum of many things done differently can save on energy bills. Just a few tips on small things that you can do. Saving money and energy doesn’t have to cost you anything. Just change some habits.

I would like to give you a few tips to try. You WILL see a savings!

First would be that hot water heater. Turn the temperature down. You do not need to keep it full of scalding hot water 24 hours a day. You can play with it to see what works best for you, but I would try 120 degrees. This will probably take you every bit of 2 minutes and then you have nothing else to do but save money!

This is too easy. Just turn things off when you are not using them. Electronics and lights especially. An advanced strategy would be to UNPLUG everything that you are not using. Most electronics still use energy even when they are turned off. If you have some extra surge protectors laying around, you could plug some electronics into them and then just turn the strip off each time.

One more. Keep the filters clean in your heating and air systems. Some have to be changed, but most can be cleaned. And some of the disposable filters can be replaced with reusable filters. Systems are different, so you will have to figure out where your filters are.

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