Northwest Indiana is a beautiful place in Summer - Crown Point, Valpo and Hammond as well as all other communities in the region shine in the summer sun - flowers are in bloom and everyone has vacations on their mind!
However, something that is not at the forefront for homeowners in the region this summer is their electricity bill. As we all know in summer as we all turn on the air conditioning costs go up! However, small habit changes can add up to big savings when it comes to electricity. But where to start?
Well here are some summer electricity bill cutting tips!:
1. Unplug - Standby? No! Devices draw a small amount of electricity just by being plugged in, so pull the plug!
2. Lighting - Switch old fashioned lightbulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs - these last ten times longer than traditional bulbs, will pay for themselves in six months and use 75% less energy! A winner all round!
3. Washer, Dryer & Dishwasher etc: These use alot of energy, so if yours is on its last legs then replace it for an energy star rated machine as these use alot less energy and save you big bucks over their lifetime.
4. Thermostat: Turn up the AC Thermostat when you are out during the day and turn the temperature down when you are in to make yourself comfortable. Most modern systems have this feature automatically - make sure it is turned on!
5. Not in a room? Turn off the light - it may be an old one, but its true!
Just by following these tips you save yourself some money as well as help the environment here in NWI.
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