| Most people are not aware of the easy ways | | | | They cost more but last much longer, burn much |
| that are available to them to save up to 50-60% | | | | cooler and at a fraction of the energy usage of |
| on energy costs in their home at little or no cost | | | | incandescent bulbs. This is one of the easiest and |
| to them. Here we will discuss 10 ways to save | | | | most effective of the techniques of the 10 ways |
| energy at home that most people can undertake | | | | to save energy at home. |
| quickly and easily. | | | | Unplug anything that your not using: |
| Turn the lights off when you leave: | | | | This includes phone chargers, TV's and stereo |
| Seriously people, didn't your parents teach you | | | | systems. You think that little light that tells you |
| this growing up? | | | | your electronic gear is in standby isn't eating |
| Turn your water heater thermostat down: | | | | electricity? |
| Very few household applications require water | | | | Keep your freezer full to the best of your ability: |
| hotter than 125°. | | | | Large amounts of frozen stuff tends to keep |
| Make sure vents are clear: | | | | surrounding items frozen, cutting back demand on |
| Not only do you need to vacuum and clean | | | | your freezer. |
| registers but ensure that furniture and other | | | | Consider using hand operated appliances again. |
| things do not obstruct the opening. | | | | Use a whisk instead of the electric mixer or a |
| Replace your heating and cooling filters: | | | | mash potatoes by hand, it won't kill you. |
| Twice a year is recommended. | | | | There... that wasn't difficult was it? We've only |
| Vacuum the coils of your refrigerator on a regular | | | | listed 10 ways you can save save energy at |
| basis: | | | | home, but with a little thought and creativity, I |
| This helps to keep the condenser in good working | | | | bet you can come up with a myriad of other |
| order. Always wash large loads of clothes: And by | | | | home energy conservation methods. |
| drying several loads in succession you can | | | | These suggestions are mostly lifestyle changes, a |
| capitalize on residual heat left over in the dryer. | | | | shifting of old habits so little or no money was |
| Replace old incandescent bulbs with compact | | | | spent so take a tip from me... |
| fluorescent models: | | | | |