Energy Conservation Tips
- Set your household thermostat to 68 degrees in the winter, and 78 degrees in the summer and keep air conditioner filters clean.
- Clean your refrigerator condenser every 3 months.
- Remember to turn off all appliances when not using them.
- Turn down the thermostat on your water heater to 110-120 degrees and insulate it. Water heater jackets are available at local hardware outlets.
- About 10% of your monthly electric bill goes to lighting your home. By replacing the standard incandescent lights with long lasting, energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights, you can save money and electricity while protecting the environment. Compact fluorescents use 75% less energy and can burn for 10,000 hours as compared to 750 hours, the average life of an incandescent.
- Spare your electric range and oven by cooking meals in a toaster oven, slow cooker, or other energy-savings appliance. If you must use your oven, cook several dishes at once and turn it off a few minutes before the food is cooked.
- Ceiling fans used alone or along with an air conditioner can save on your air conditioner costs and work best in rooms with high ceilings.
- Use natural sunlight to light your home and warm up a room in the winter. In summer, use shades or drapes to keep your rooms cool.
- Shading your air conditioner unit not only saves energy, but helps lengthen the life of the unit. The shade provided by a tree or shrub eases the strain on an air conditioner unit. Just be sure not to block the air circulation necessary to run the machine efficiently.
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