Here are some simple ways to save money on home expenses.
1. Turn lights off when not in the room. save at least $100 per year.
2. Lower wattages on lighting in the house to 13 w fluorescents. Even if you use these lights only 3hours a day you will say about $20 per light annually.
3. Use solar lights for outdoor night lighting to say about $30 per light per year in power.
4. Have air conditioners serviced and change filters at least 3 times a year to increase efficiency. Savings about $150+ per year
5. Get a hot water recirculator to save water and hot water heating costs. Savings over $100 per year.
6. Take shorter showers to save water. Savings about $100+ per year.
7. Use low water plants and lessen irrigation times to save more water $100+ per year in water and gardening costs too.
8. Use the dishwasher and washing machine and dryer for only full loads. Savings about $100 per year.
9. Do not run the TV unless using it. $300+ per year savings.
10. Unplug computers and other electrical appliances and devices when not in use to save energy. Over $300 per year.
11. Use ceiling fans to save on air conditioning costs. Saves over $200 per year.
These saving alone will make a difference of about $2000+ per year and will not make much difference on the comfort of your life.
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