Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Energy Costs
Debra Gropp
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How to Lower Your Energy Bills
My family and I, like most people, are trying to reduce our spiraling energy bills. We have found that there are many things that can be done around the house to help reduce those costs. If you would like to save some money on your energy bills, please consider using the following suggestions.WINDOWS
*Consider replacing your windows with double-paned windows. They help to insulate your home. Remember to replace your regular windows with storm windows in the wintertime.
*Place weather stripping on windows and doors to keep the cold air out, cutting down fuel consumption. Take an inventory of all windows, doors, and outside vents. Check to see where cold air may be coming in or allowing heat to escape. Repair broken windows and make sure the windows seal properly.
COOLING
*Always make sure to install the air conditioning unit on the shady side of the house rather than in direct sun.
*Installing an attic fan will eliminate hot air that can put a strain on an air conditioning system during the hot summer months, as heat will build up in that space. A black roof will also attract and keep the heat as opposed to light colored roofing.
*Installing awnings on outside windows and doors on the sunny side of a house will help keep a house cooler in the summer months.
*Raise the temperature during the summer months of your air conditioner to around 75 or 76 degrees rather than leaving it around 70 degrees. This will save on electricity. Keeping the air conditioning filter clean will also help the unit run more efficiently.
HEATING
*Add more insulation to the structure of a house, whether in between walls or between ceiling and attic. This makes the house much more energy efficient.
*Change the thermostat. Purchase a programmable thermostat. These allow you to lower the heat when you leave the house and raise it before you get home. These thermostats save money and pay for themselves quickly.
*Check the filters in your heating system. Change dirty filters to get the maximum performance from your heating unit.
*Check your heating vents. Make sure that furniture or other items do not block them.