It’s a well known fact that most people’s energy bill goes up in the Summer. So we have compiled a few tips for you to save some money on your bills during these hot weeks!!
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Use box fans and ceiling fans to keep your home cool, you can actually raise your thermostats setting up by 4 degrees and it will still be comfortable for you thanks to the fans!
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Water your yard only early in the morning or late at night so the water doesn’t evaporate in the summer heat and you won’t have to water as much!
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Set your temperature warmer while you’re not home so you can save some $, if you have a thermostat you can control even from out of your home, you can set it to get cool right before you get there!!
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Wash your clothes and dishes with only cold water! If you do this year round, it can save you close to $200!
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Close your blinds to keep the sun from filtering through and heating your home up!
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Make sure to unplug any electronics you aren’t using in the home and keep it to a minimum to keep your energy bill low!
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If you have an older A/C unit, an upgrade may actually end up saving you money!!
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Make sure to replace A/C filters when they are needed, they can restrict air flow and cause your A/C to have to work harder and longer and runn your bill up!