Are you really ready to slash your energy bill by these simple ways? Unbelievably year after year the cost of heating keeps increasing and we admittedly run out of funds. If you take a look at an energy efficient house you see that it is absolutely possible to reduce your power bills by up to 40% by simply conserving your energy. Some of these tips will not only reduce your bill but are also environmentally friendly.
* Heater and Air Conditioner:
Seal rooms that are not always used with vents. Remember to switch off your Ac when not in use or put the thermostat in a comfortable setting if the room is being used. In place of a heater, install a remote controlled fan
* Laundry Appliances:
As much as possible. Don't use your washing machine in partial loads. Try to meet the machine's capacity before using. Soak dirty clothes to prevent running your machine more than once. Use the natural and conventional way in drying your clothes since it consumes energy. Iron your clothes during off peaks.
* Refrigerators and Freezers:
Defrost your fridge since it increases the load on the compressor. Routinely check for leaking gasket. Open your fridge only when need arises.
* Lights:
Make use new energy conserving bulbs - low wattage bulbs. Make a habit of switching off your appliances when not in use including bulbs.
* Energy Saving Windows:
Use energy saving windows to reduce the rate of heat transfer experience from using traditional windows. You can equally improve old windows by installing linings. The most inexpensive way of putting a check on how your house looses heat, install energy saving blinds and curtains. If possible change your windows to "Low E" windows because they keep heat where it is supposed to be.
* Kitchen Appliances:
Boiling water in a covered pan makes the water to boil faster. So why boil it in open pan. Clean your burners, range top and reflector. When clean it can help to generate heat effectively and efficiently.
Turn the electric stove low when the food starts boiling and don't put smaller pans or pots in smaller burners.
As you continue in your quest for conserving your energy it is equally important to put into consideration the size of your appliances. Appliances with the right size are better. The speed with which it operates also counts. Faster appliances take up less energy.
Hope this helps in reducing or slashing off your energy bills. Remember if you are really ready to reduce your energy bills, the sure bet is by going green.
You will never regret the time and energy put into following these tips because they will surely pay off. HOW? By magically slashing your power bills by up to 40% and more if you go green.
* Heater and Air Conditioner:
Seal rooms that are not always used with vents. Remember to switch off your Ac when not in use or put the thermostat in a comfortable setting if the room is being used. In place of a heater, install a remote controlled fan
* Laundry Appliances:
As much as possible. Don't use your washing machine in partial loads. Try to meet the machine's capacity before using. Soak dirty clothes to prevent running your machine more than once. Use the natural and conventional way in drying your clothes since it consumes energy. Iron your clothes during off peaks.
* Refrigerators and Freezers:
Defrost your fridge since it increases the load on the compressor. Routinely check for leaking gasket. Open your fridge only when need arises.
* Lights:
Make use new energy conserving bulbs - low wattage bulbs. Make a habit of switching off your appliances when not in use including bulbs.
* Energy Saving Windows:
Use energy saving windows to reduce the rate of heat transfer experience from using traditional windows. You can equally improve old windows by installing linings. The most inexpensive way of putting a check on how your house looses heat, install energy saving blinds and curtains. If possible change your windows to "Low E" windows because they keep heat where it is supposed to be.
* Kitchen Appliances:
Boiling water in a covered pan makes the water to boil faster. So why boil it in open pan. Clean your burners, range top and reflector. When clean it can help to generate heat effectively and efficiently.
Turn the electric stove low when the food starts boiling and don't put smaller pans or pots in smaller burners.
As you continue in your quest for conserving your energy it is equally important to put into consideration the size of your appliances. Appliances with the right size are better. The speed with which it operates also counts. Faster appliances take up less energy.
Hope this helps in reducing or slashing off your energy bills. Remember if you are really ready to reduce your energy bills, the sure bet is by going green.
You will never regret the time and energy put into following these tips because they will surely pay off. HOW? By magically slashing your power bills by up to 40% and more if you go green.