How To Save On The Electric Bill

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How To Save On The Electricity Bill
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• Most people have a computer in their home.
  Typically, they plug the computer into a surge
  suppressor power strip to protect the device from
  power spikes. This is only one purpose for such a
  device. You can also use your power strip to save
  on the electricity bill by shutting the computer
  off and turning the power strip off. Otherwise,
  the systems power supply will still draw small
  amounts of power from the socket.Another way to
  save a great deal of money is to replace
  incandescent bulbs with fluorescent bulbs. The
  cost of purpose is negligible when you consider
  how much less you will have to pay for the same
  amount of light. Just one CFL will save thirty
  five dollars over a ten year period. Additional
  savings will result from cooler rooms because
  fluorescents generate far less heat than
  incandescent.You can also save on the
  electricity bill by using large appliances only
  in the early mornings and evenings. Operating
  ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers
  adds a great deal of heat to the room. Using them
  only in the cooler parts of the day will prevent
  the house from overheating and taxing the air
  conditioner with extra work.Also, close your
  curtains and blinds during the sunny parts of the
  day. Natural sunlight, particular during this
  current drought, is blistering hot and will
  overtax your AC simply by shining into a room.

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• It also will save on the electricity bill if you
  take the simple step of sealing off all possible
  air leaks. Heat travels, so any cracks around
  windows and doors will let hot air from the yard
  into your home. Caulk is relatively cheap and has
  become amazingly easy to apply. Removing your old
  weather stripping and replacing it with fresh
  sealant will ensure that your cool air stays
  where you want it to stayinside.Some
  insulation materials are also eligible for a 30
  percent energy efficient federal tax credit.
  Before you change insulation, study the tax codes
  online and give yourself the maximum payback
  opportunity.Another simply way to save on the
  electricity bill is to set your AC to 78 degrees.
  This is the optimal temperature setting for a
  central air unit. This may feel a bit hot
  compared to what you are accustomed to. Adding a
  cheap floor fan or ceiling fan, however, will
  offset this immediately. It takes only pennies a
  day to run some fans.Cooking in the microwave
  oven will also save on the power bill. Only thick
  pieces of meat need to be cooked in an oven or
  over the open stove. Fish, vegetables, thin
  strips of chicken, and deserts can be cooked just
  as effectively in the microwave as they can be in
  a conventional oven. Place the food items away
  from the center of the microwave turntable. This
  will evenly distribute the microwave heat over
  the food items, and it will also cook them more
  quickly.Finally, make sure you are on a fixed
  rate plan. Call your electricity company and make
  sure that you have a predictable rate for your
  energy that is guaranteed to stay at that price
  for the duration of your contract. When facing a
  heat wave and all the problems that go with it,
  you do not want to gamble on variable rates
  subject to market fluctuations.