On Reducing Bills and Saving the Planet at the Same Time
19/11/2009 21:49
on: University of Home Improvement
When talking to individuals regarding eco-friendliness, you’ll oftentimes find they pay lip service that appears well-meaning. Nevertheless, you can sometimes sense a kind of disinterest in their voice. They may understand we’re damaging the planet, but they can’t imagine how this affects them. The next time you have this kind of conversation, just mention the ways in which someone can save money themselves through being eco-friendly - by significantly lowering their home heating, water and electricity bills.
Advice on How to Lower your Household Electricity, Heating and Water Bills
First off, ensure all of your windows are locked if they are not physically open. Locking them makes a far more efficacious airtight seal preventing both cold air escaping into the home and even condensation leaking in.
The cost of heating water for your house can add up to 20% of your entire household utility bill. Arranging the temperature of your water heater at around 130 degrees rather than anything higher demands less energy to warm-up and keep the temperature. Every 10 degrees you dial down, the thermostat can cut 3 to 5% off your water heating costs.
Utilize low-wattage lights. They plug straight into any light unit and save energy.
Consider using movement sensor lights for both inside and outside. These will prevent you from exiting a room without switching the lights off. Outdoors, they become a great deterrant to burglars.
Buy a wattson to find out how much electrical energy you are using.
