SAVE MONEY ON ENERGY BILL
Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Don't leave lights on when no one is in the room. If you are going to be out of the room for more than a few minutes, turn off the light.
Clean your air conditioner by cleaning the furnace filter at least once a month.
Opt for a ceiling fan to save more energy when the weather is not to hot.
Set the water heater temperature at 120 degrees This will help save energy and prevent scalding.
When washing clothes set the laundry machine at cold water cycle energy use by 75% , use only the hot cycle when you really need it only. Don't overload the dryer washer's .
Refrigerator and freezer Keep the refrigerator temperature about 36-38 degrees, and the freezer at 0-5 degrees .
If you are not using your computer, turn it off.
Use a microwave to warm up small amounts of food rather than use the stove.
If you leave a security light on overnight, change the incandescent bulb to the compact
fluorescent ones fluorescent lamps come in yellow so they won't attract bugs.
For more information look at these pages
http://www.alliantenergygeothermal.com/stellent2/groups/public/documents/pub/phtv_se_000498.hcsp
http://www.energysmart.com.au/brochures/energy_bills.pdf
Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Don't leave lights on when no one is in the room. If you are going to be out of the room for more than a few minutes, turn off the light.
Clean your air conditioner by cleaning the furnace filter at least once a month.
Opt for a ceiling fan to save more energy when the weather is not to hot.
Set the water heater temperature at 120 degrees This will help save energy and prevent scalding.
When washing clothes set the laundry machine at cold water cycle energy use by 75% , use only the hot cycle when you really need it only. Don't overload the dryer washer's .
Refrigerator and freezer Keep the refrigerator temperature about 36-38 degrees, and the freezer at 0-5 degrees .
If you are not using your computer, turn it off.
Use a microwave to warm up small amounts of food rather than use the stove.
If you leave a security light on overnight, change the incandescent bulb to the compact
fluorescent ones fluorescent lamps come in yellow so they won't attract bugs.
For more information look at these pages
http://www.alliantenergygeothermal.com/stellent2/groups/public/documents/pub/phtv_se_000498.hcsp
http://www.energysmart.com.au/brochures/energy_bills.pdf
