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Ways to save money on home expenses

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Real Estate Broker/Owner 01293735 CA

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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 LORI BOWERS

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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Lori,  Great list.  I know I am not good about the TV in our house.  To often, I wall out of the room and next thing I know I am on the phone for a hour at my desk.  Have a great day.

Apr 07, 2013 02:23 AM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

Great list!  I do a few of these but mostly the "turn off lights" and "turn off TV" which seems to make a big difference.

Apr 07, 2013 02:28 AM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

These are such great tips for how to save money on the home expenses.

Apr 07, 2013 10:04 AM
Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

Hi Lori, it is hard to believe that leaving stuff plugged in cost that much. There ought to be a way to shut every thing down without having to go to every room.

Apr 07, 2013 10:50 PM