SIMPLE WAYS TO SAVE ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILL

There are many ways to save your hard earned money from all going on your power bill.

1. TURN YOUR LIGHTS OFF- When you are leaving your house or leaving the room for an extended period of time then simply flick the switch to savings.

2. USE ENERGY SAVER OR FLORESCENT LIGHTS- This option saves you up to 20 percent more than using standard light bulbs and they last much longer also.

3. USE POWER SURGE PROTECTORS- It is a great idea cause if your struck by lightning it will keep your property from burning up. It also saves off the power bill.

4. WASH AND DRY ONCE A WEEK- Do all the laundry in as few loads as possible to save a lot per month.

5. WINDOWS- In the summer time open the windows and use fans instead of the air conditioner.

6. THERMOSTAT- Keep the thermostat on auto at a reasonable degree to keep warm and save dollars off the monthly.

7. UNPLUG- Unplug items such as cell phone chargers and toasters when not in use they use a lot of energy.

8. CLEAN AIR FILTERS- If you have central heat and air make sure and change out your filters or at least clean them monthly to ensure your power bill stays in check.

9. USE BLANKETS- In the winter instead of blasting the heat put it on a reasonable setting and use extra blankets in bed.

10. SHOWER- Take more showers than baths you will use less hot water that way.

11. WATER HEATER- Put some type of insulated blanket around your water heater it will help hold the heat in.

12. DISHWASHER- Only wash full loads never just wash a few items. Remember hot water uses electricity.

13.THAW FOODS- Thaw out foods and cut veggies into small pieces. This way it will cook quicker and use less energy.

14. WASHING MACHINE- Wash clothes in cold water to save hundreds per year on your power bill.

15.DRYER- Clean the lint trap after every few loads. If it is clear your dryer will use less heat.

16. FRIDGE- The refrigerator has condensor coils on the back. Clean them off twice a year and make sure they are not touching the wall.

17. DIMMER SWITCHES- Install dimmer switches that way you can dim the lights and save on that bill that is coming.

18. DRAPES- Using drapes helps cause they have an insulated lining. It helps keep heat in and cold air out.

19. FIBERGLASS INSULATION- If you add batts of fiberglass insulation in your attic it will pay off in the end.

20. WEATHERSTRIP- Weatherstrip or caulk around windows and seal up any cracked windows or any area letting air get in.

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