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5 Essential Checkups to Run on Your HVAC to Maintain Energy Efficiency

Many people consider a proper HVAC to be an integral part of any modern home. Your HVAC system will work to keep the indoor environment at a comfortable temperature despite the climate outside. The higher the differential between inside and outside temperature the more work the HVAC unit must do. Unfortunately, these appliances can quickly drain a lot of energy and money if you aren’t careful. There are a few things you can check to make sure yours is running as efficiently as it can be.

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Summer cooling

How to Save Money Cooling Your Home Even in the Middle of Summer

Summer is one season where saving money can go right out the window, literally. In between beach vacations and backyard barbeques, staying cool is a must. Unfortunately, keeping your home cool and your utility bill low can be challenging. Depending on where you live, it’s not uncommon for the mercury to soar as early as April, and by July the heat is still raging. Thankfully, there are ways to stay cool and save money too.

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Electricity

Step by Step Guide: How to Calculate Electricity Usage Cost and Charges

Do you know how much your individual electrical appliances actually cost to operate? In a world where environmental awareness is a pressing concern, being aware and mindful of not only how much energy you’re using but also how much each appliance costs is more important than ever. Every appliance or device you use is reflected in your monthly energy bill, but that doesn’t mean they all cost you the same. This awareness of just how much each device uses and how much it costs can save you big if you’re careful. If you know the biggest energy vampires in your home, you can adjust your uses or replace them altogether. 

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Saving Water

Are Your Bathroom Habits Costing You? 4 Tricks to Save Water and Keep Bills Low

You would be surprised at how much water your family uses every day. Did you know that the average American uses 100 gallons of water a day? And a good portion of that is just from your bathroom habits alone. The good news is that there are several ways to save water without sacrificing your bathroom habits. If you have public water and sewer (as compared to a well and septic) you may actually paying for that water twice, once when it comes in to your house and once when it goes out. But sewer water isn’t metered so even if you water your lawn with it, you may be paying sewage fees for that water. Plus if you use hot water you pay again to heat it. But you can start lowering your water bills by keeping the following tricks in mind.

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Water Heater Tips

How to Save Energy When Using a Water Heater

For every 10 degrees that you lower your water heater’s thermostat, you will cut 3-5% of water heater electricity expenses on your monthly bill. Some water heater units are preset as high as 140 degrees; temperature this high has a high chance of scalding. If this is the case, then you can easily set it lower to 120 degrees. 120 degrees is generally enough for your hot water needs. See this video for some great tips on further adjustments you can make to save even more.

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