Energy prices are going up. Food prices are going up. Everything is going up in price, but you need to keep costs down. You need some simple ways to lower to costs at home to offset those high gas prices.
- Lights and fans
- Turn them off if you are not using them.
- Install a timer for the bathroom fan. Many times you turn the fan on and forget about it after a shower or other business.
- Install a speed selector switches for the fans.
- Replace incandescent lights with compact fluorescents lights (CFL). NOTE: you will not be able to use a dimmer switch on a CFL.
- See the below link to a good light savings calculator.
Fluorescent Light Calculator
- Drafts
- Seal drafts and air leaks around your door frames.
- Make sure all windows are closed and not leaking.
- Water usage
- No running water when your brush your teeth.
- Showers use less water than baths.
- If you can wash your clothes cleanly in cold water, do so.
- Fix any dripping faucets.
- Hot water heater blanket for hot water heater.
- Heating and Air conditioning
- Utilize fans during the summer and winter.
- Adjust thermostat before you leave for a prolonged time from your home.
- In the winter turn the heat down at night when you go to bed, and use space heaters in the bedrooms. No need to heat the whole house while you sleep.
- Maintenance
- Change the air filter regularly. A clogged filter will make the HVAC fan work really hard.
- Clean outside coils of your air conditioner once a year with water and light plastic brush. Do not bend the fins.
- These are simple ways that you can do to save money at home, without spending a lot of money.
