8 Ways To Save Electricity

Here's the thing, we're all dreading the next bill from the electricity company so what do we do? These days we turn to the internet for solutions. The problem is most of the electricity saving tips out there are regurgitated clich?s that we've all heard before. Now please don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying those tips are not any good because most of them are it's just if you are anything like me I think you're going to want what I've found.
How many times have you received your electric bill only to toss it on the counter unopened, dreading the number in the amount due section? Despite the fact that electricity prices are rising everywhere, people all across the country are feeling the pinch in their pocketbooks and are looking for ways to reduce electricity bills. Plus, with the economy the way it is today, it seems to get harder every month to make ends meet so every dollar you can save on power bills is an extra dollar in your bank account which is now able to be utilized for something more beneficial.
The good news is there is an abundance of options to use where you can dramatically shrink your electricity bill that won't really alter the way you live your day to day life. By implementing 2 or 3, or even all, of the following 8 tips on how to reduce electricity bills, not only will you be saving money, you are going to save energy as well
1. Make sure you set your hot water system to only 140 degrees and even as low as you can. This will not only save energy, but water as well because if your water heater temperature is too high, the system will add cold water as a safety measure to prevent burns. Keep in mind that if you have small children or a baby at home, the recommendation is to set the thermostat to no more than 120 degrees to prevent scalds on their delicate skin - when you do this you will save further.
2. Speaking of thermostats: install and electric thermostat and set it 1 - 5 degrees lower than you normally would. For every degree lower, you will save 5% of your energy consumption.
3. Did you know that Approx 20% of your home's heat will leak out from your windows and doors? By using weather stripping to seal the doors and windows in your home, as well as a clear caulk to seal cracks in floorboards and window panes, you will be on your way to reducing electricity bill significantly. Think about this, if you simply keep that twenty percent of heat, you could quite possibly lower your thermostat even more than the 1-5 degrees in tip #2 which will save you even more energy and money.
4. OK... Here is a bog one that is oftem missed: When you're not using someething TURN IT OFF -- not just on standby, either. This is for items such as personal computers, DVD payers and VCRs if you have them, printers, cell phone chargers and other such electronic equipment that sucks up energy like crazy. When these items are not in use, they still consume a whopping 35% of your home's energy just by being left on. For your ease, you could use power strips to plug these items in to and when they are not in use, just flip the switch on the power strip and you will be able to turn off multiple pieces of equipment all at the same time.
5. Insulate your walls, roof and attic. By insulating your home, you are literally creating a barrier that helps prevent significant energy loss.
6. Buy and replace your incandescent light-bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent Edison style bulbs. CFL bulbs actually reduce your energy consumption through light-bulbs up to 75% and since they last about 5 years, you can expect the lifetime savings of these bulbs to be between $400 and $1500. Also, you should keep in mind that the government has passed legislation that will phase out the incandescent bulb by 2012 in order to help reduce greenhouse gases and save energy. By starting now, you will save energy and money even sooner.
7. I know this is an obvious one but when you are doing the washing, make sure you only do full loads. In addition, put your washer settings on the coolest water possible for your material, only allow the amount of water necessary for your items and set the cycle to the shortest possible one that will get everything clean. This is one of those little things that can also save you quite a bit of money.
8. Make sure you get your appliances checked and serviced every year. Items such as a furnace or hot water heater can develop loose gaskets and leaks that will need to be fixed. By having a qualified serviceman out to inspect, not only could you prevent the cost of an unexpected breakdown, but you can ensure your appliances run resourcefully.
As you can see, many of these ways to reduce your electricity bill actually won't cost you anything, yet the rewards are indeed measurable.

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