The world is facing an energy crisis and we all want to do our part to help conserve what we can. Not only will you help the environment but you will also be able to save money. So here are 5 quick methods you can use to conserve energy at home.
1. Light Bulbs - Switch to CFLs or compact fluorescent light bulbs. The right CFL uses about 75% less energy and lasts up to 10 times longer. Additionally, they save about %2B in electricity costs over the lifetime of the bulb and produces 75% less heat. Although they cost a little more per light bulb, the long term savings are worth the purchase.
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2. Air Conditioner - Set the temp between 78 to 82 degrees depending on your comfort level and you will see a significant savings. Depending on the season, setting the thermostat too low will make the air conditioning unit run continuously or more often and setting the temperature too high will cause the unit to run longer to bring the temperature of the house down.
3. Washing Machines - Washing machines and dryers account for about 10% of overall energy usage. Try to use cold water for wash and rinse. Run large loads instead of several small ones and if you can, try to get front-load washers since they use up to 2/3 less energy.
4. Electric Appliances - Unplug anything electric that is not in use. You'd be surprised how much you can save by simply unplugging your appliances.
5. Computer - It seems a lot of people leave their computers on. Do yourself a favor and turn off the computer and turn off your monitor when you are done using it.
5 Ways to Save Energy at Home
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