How to conserve home energy

Do you ever wonder how to lower your expenses during the year when it comes to heating and cooling your home? Try these few tips and I promise you will see a difference in you bills each month. I have and it makes me feel that my money is going farther than it did EVER before!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Cold water detergent
• Energy effeciant light bulbs
• Observing techniques to critically look at your thermostats in your house

1. Energy Star Compliant? Check all appliances for energy efficiency before buying. A furnace should have a AFUE rating of at least 80; air conditioners should have a SEER of 10.
2. Inspect burners Have a professional service technician clean and adjust the burners or standing pilot lights on all gas appliances.
3. Save money Install dimmer switches to save electricity and lengthen the life of light bulbs.
4. Turn off your water heater when going on vacation, even a short trip.
5. Cold Water Wash clothes in cold water detergent to save on hot water. Wash only full loads of clothes.
6. Lower your costs Turn down thermostat in the house by a few degrees, each degree above 65F degrees will add about 3% to your water heating costs. (Turn the air conditioning thermostat up to 80F degrees in the Summer)