There are many simple, economic ways you can save money on your electricity and gas bills around the home. Consider the following energy saving tips.
- Reduce your thermostat during the evening and when you’ve left on vacation.
- Seal around your window edges to avoid air leakages.
- Keep in mind to turn movable heaters off when exiting the room.
- Showers use less hot water than baths. Fit low stream showerheads.
- As an alternative of using your dishwasher’s drying cycle, towel or air dry your dishes and load your dishwasher without soaking comprehensively.
- Ensure foodstuff is cooled down and covered before placing in the fridge.
- Disconnect your TVs/DVD players when you’re on holidays.
- Positioning lights or televisions near you’re A/C control unit can cause the air conditioner to extend its use than required because the unit perceives warmth from the appliances.
- Close blinds to keep out the sun, especially on north-facing windows.
- Shield air-conditioning units by positioning or planting bushes or trees – but be careful not to obstruct the flow of air around the unit.
- A dimmer switch is another way to reduce lighting usage.