| We have seven of them for you: | |
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| 1. | Air leaks, we need to reduce them immediately. Caulking, sealing and weather stripping around your doors and windows Is a big one. This could save you 10% or more on your utility bill*. |
| 2. | Exhaust fans in the bath or kitchen should be off when not in use. They are great for removing cooking odors and moisture, but they also remove air-conditioned air as well. |
| 3. | Your refrigerator’s seals, are they airtight? Here is a quick test… close the door over a dollar bill. If you can pull that dollar out easily, the seals may need to be replaced. |
| 4. | Are you upgrading an air conditioner system? If so, choose a model that has two-stage cooling. These systems have a low setting that’s adequate to meet your cooling needs most of the time and another, higher setting, that will run longer as needed to produce more stable temperatures. |
| 5. | Turn out the lights. Any that are not needed can be turned off to save energy and reduce any added heat you’re A/C will have to remove. Incandescent bulbs generate a lot of heat, and also cost more energy. Consider replacing them with energy-efficient bulbs. |
| 6. | Full loads only on the dishwasher will help as well. That also goes for the laundry room. |
| 7. | Finally, enjoy a good BBQ as often as you like. Keeping the heat of nightly cooking outdoors is a simple way to help cut the cooling costs this spring and on into the summer. |
*Source: www.energystar.gov
