Reduce your utility bills
July 31, 2008
In previous posts I’ve talked about cutting back on your bills, including utility bills.
Here are some ways to trim your electric and water bills.
· Install an automatic thermostat. Set it to the desired temperature when people are at home and adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, depending on the season, when your house is empty or at night.
· Lower the temperature on your hot water heater to at least 120 degrees. You can also turn your hot water heater off if you’re going to be away for an extended period of time.
· Use cold water to run your garbage disposal and for washing clothes whenever possible.
· If you need a new washing machine, consider one of the newer front-loader models. They use far less water than traditional washing machines. They are also gentler on fabric, so your clothes stay nice longer.
· Line dry your clothes.
· Make sure to clean the lint filter of your dryer after each use. A clogged filter will result in longer drying times.
· During the summer months, keep your house cooler by shutting blinds or drawing the curtains in the morning and afternoon when the sunlight streams into your house. Keeping those rays out will also help to keep your house from heating up.
· During the winter months, use draft guards around the bottoms of doors that may leak cold air.
· When it’s hot outside, prepare cold meals or use your grill. Heating up the oven will only make things hotter inside.
· If you are using an oven, bake double batches. Freeze the extra, so you can reheat it in the microwave at a later date.
· Turn off the tap while you are brushing your teeth or washing dishes by hand.
· Keep unconsumed drinking water left in cups for watering plants.
· Take showers instead of baths.
· Install low-flow shower heads.
What are some of your tips to conserve water and electricity?
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