A lot of home owners don’t understand how much an AC affects their electrical bill. I have always been taught to keep it at or around 76 degrees. It is a good idea to run your ceiling fans to keep air moving.
I understand that some of these tips are a little far fetched but here goes…
1. Lower your water heater temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Increase your air conditioner thermostat by 3 degrees Fahrenheit in summer
3. Lower your thermostat by 2 degrees Fahrenheit in winter
4. Wash your clothes in cold water
5. Air dry your clothes during summer (and in winter in a sunlit room)
6. Turn off unneeded lights
7. Unplug the extra fridge in the garage
8. Insulate your hot water heater (you can use old blankets for this)
9. Wash dishes by hand rather than in the dishwasher
10. Turn off and unplug unused appliances that have a stand-by function
11. Take shorter showers
12. Turn your thermostat down when you go out in winter
13. Turn your air conditioning thermostat up when you go out in summer
14. Turn your winter thermostat down when you go to bed (and use your winter-weight bedding)
15. Close your blinds/curtains to provide extra insulation
16. Turn the TV off when you’re not watching itHappy saving (your cash and the planet)!
If you have any money saving tips, feel free to pass them along to the community. Either post below this or e-mail them to kevin@foryournoggin dot com.
Did you know? David Prowse, was the guy in the Darth Vader suit in Star Wars. He spoke all of Vader’s lines, and didn’t know that he was going to be dubbed over by James Earl Jones until he saw the screening of the movie.
