Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Home Energy Bill

ChristianPF.com recently released an article featuring simple techniques the average homeowner can use to save money on their energy bills each month. The article explains that while old houses have the greatest room for improvement, there are many simple fixes that can be made to new houses to improve their efficiency.

The author suggests not waiting around for the proposed Cash for Caulkers stimulus program, but to get started now. The following suggestions can help you improve your home's energy efficiency.

  • Whenever you leave the house or go to sleep, lower your thermostat down a bit. It has been said, "If you consistently set your thermostat back at night 10 degrees Fahrenheit, you may reduce your heating bill by 10-20%."
  • You can take this to the next level by always keeping the thermostat lower and wearing warmer clothes around the house.
  • Lower the temperature on the water heater to 120 degrees. If you have smaller children, this could be a safety measure as well. 160 degree water coming out of your faucet can be a bit dangerous. Also, turn off the hot water heater when on vacation.
  • Open windows during the day- especially if they are south-facing. But close them up at night to keep the heat in.
  • Install Foam Gaskets behind electric-outlet and switch-plate covers.
  • Add or fix your weather stripping, door sweeps and thresholds.
  • Get a programmable thermostat and set it to be lower when you aren't home or are sleeping.
  • Buy caulk and seal all windows, doors and any other areas where air leaks might be present.
  • Replace your furnace air filters at least every 60 days. It will yield better air for your family to breathe and a more efficient furnace.

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4 Comments on Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Home Energy Bill

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Wow - 10 degrees is only 10%? Seems to me that the difference between 70 degrees and 60 degrees is a huge difference, and 10% savings on my bill doesn't sound like so much!
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874,668 Points Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Marcus - Thanks for sharing detailed information about simple ways to save money on home energy bill.
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Wayne And jean,

Your right it, doesnt seem like much but it might mean a lot to someone else.
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John,

Thanks for you comments, I hate my electric bill.......
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