Energy saving tips?
This is for financial and environmental reason.
Single family home in Nothern Virginia so its winter here. Keep that in mind. Thanks!
2007-12-10 03:18:41 · 4 answers · asked by Super PI 6 in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
GREAT TIPS!
PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!
2007-12-10 04:55:55 · update #1
1. as you replace your light bulbs, switch them over to the compact florescent light bulbs--they do cost a little more to buy than the regular bulbs, but they last a whole lot longer and you'll save money in the long run.
2. change your air filters in the house once a month (unless you are using a 3 month filter-then change it every three months) Clean filters will make your heating/ac not work so hard.
3. keep the thermostat at 68 or 69 degrees in the winter (throw on a sweater inside the house) and at 78 degrees in the summer. Also switch to an electronic thermostat that you can program for different temps at different times of the day. for example: in the winter, cooler than normal when no one is home, and then warm it up when people are in the house.
4. if you have outside lights, set them on a timer so they come on and go off a specific times, rather than stay on all the time. or switch to solar powered outside lights. Also use timers inside, so if you need a light to be on when you come home at night, it doesn't have to be on all day.
5. use dimmer switches when appropriate. If you have ceiling fans, make sure they are set to the winter setting (turning backwards to help force the warm air down)
6. make sure your attic space is insulated. Make sure your furnace and hot water heater are up to date--if they are over 25 years old, you will need a new one. In the meantime use a jacket on your hot water heater and make sure there are no drafts around your windows. Use storm windows or cover them in plastic.
7. in winter, on areas of the house where sun comes in the windows--open the drapes to let the sun and heat in. In summer use shades to help block the strong sunlight.
8. Turn off lights and appliances that don't need to be on when no one is in the room or at home.
2007-12-10 03:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by Invisigoth 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Switch your light bulbs, turn off the tv and lights when you leave a room, and completely shut down your computers at night.
Unplug electronics that go on "standby" like TVs, DVD players and laptops.
2007-12-10 11:50:24 · answer #2 · answered by queenie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the main power switch to your washer and dryer when not in use. This saved me around fifty dollars a month as those units still draw power even if not in use!
2007-12-10 11:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by SoundgearAW100 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn the heat down (dress warmer).
Put a blanket over bedroom windows (keeps heat in and light out). Use energy efficient light bulbs (I buy them when they are on sale).
2007-12-10 11:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by countryguyhfc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋