| Air conditioning savings tips
Your air conditioner is designed to keep you cool all summer, even when the electric bill arrives. Here are a few tips you can use to save on cooling costs: If you don't mind indoor temperatures that are a little warmer, a thermostat setting of 78 degrees can save as much as 25 percent over the typical setting of 72.
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| Appliance savings tips
Heating and air conditioning aren't the only things in your home that use energy. Careful use of other appliances can cut your overall energy use. Here are some simple ways to save both money and energy: Check the seals on the refrigerator door at least once a year.
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| Choosing energy efficient appliances
If you're in the market for a new kitchen appliance, there are two ways to look at how much it will cost. You can look at the price tag, or you can figure out what the cost will be in the long run.
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| Conserving energy with zone control
Zoning is simply a method of dividing your home into different areas that can be individually controlled with separate thermostats. If you're like most people, you don't use your whole house all the time.
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| Duct cleaning and repair
With central heat and air conditioning systems, warm or cool air is forced into rooms through ducts. If these leak or become partially blocked by dust, your system has to work harder, using more energy.
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| Heating savings tips
The best way to save on heating is to conserve the heat your home already has. An extra layer of insulation in the attic can translate to significant energy savings.
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| Water savings tips
There are a number of steps you can take to reduce your home's water consumption. If you have a fairly new home, your faucets probably already have aerators (AIR-rate-ers) attached.
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