Cutting Energy Waste To Save Money

By: Rickie Sol..

The holidays are a wonderful time, but opening your utility bill in January can make you drop to your knees. If you are tired of paying high energy costs, here are some things you can do.

1. If you have an attic, you undoubtedly are wasting money on your heating bill. Take a close look at the entrance to the attic. If it is a drop down from the ceiling, hot air is moving up and through it.

2. If you heat your home with solar energy, foldable shutters can really make a difference. They should be open during the day when the sun is penetrating the windows. At night, shut the shutters to seal off heat loss through the windows.

3. If your heater is coming on in your house frequently, you have an insulation problem. A good test is to light incense that burns with a colored cloud. Walk around the house and see where the cloud moves.

4. Clean Car Air Filters – Clean air filters on a car can increase fuel mileage by as much as 10 percent. Change the air filter every time you get a tune up.

5. Self Laundry Costs – 80 percent of energy costs for doing laundry come from heating the water. Switch to cold water detergents and flip off the heat. You can knock the bill down 80 percent.

6. Energy Tax Credit Forms – The government is trying to promote energy efficiency by giving you tax credits for taking action. If you buy energy efficient products for your home, you can claim them on IRS form 5695.

7. Heating Bottom Floors – If you have a multi-level home, heating the bottom floor can be a bear. To keep rooms warm and avoid a sauna on the top floors, close all doors for the rooms on the bottom floor when the heat is on.

8. Window Energy Wasters – If you turn on the heater or air conditioning, make sure all your windows are really closed. Most sliding windows will catch just before actually closing because of their locking mechanism.

9. Window Energy Costs – Windows allow for the transfer of heat in a big way. Closing curtains or blinds over them at night can cut down on the rate of heat loss, saving you tons on your bill.

10. Setting Tire Air Pressure – When filing your tires, use the guideline on the tire, not in the owners manual. Tires perform differently, so they are a better source for air pressure.

You should notice that the above tips do not really require you to make any drastic changes in your life. It is more a matter of eliminating the sloppy things to save some serious money.

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