What are some tips that can help lower my monthly electric bill?
A.Programmable thermostats can make a big difference in energy consumption. Programmable thermostats are used to maintain the temperature you want throughout your home. So if youre going to be away, you can set your home at an energy-saving temperature to avoid heating or cooling an empty house. You can then program your thermostat to have your living areas comfortable by the time you arrive home. Make sure you change or clean youre a/c filter each month to help maintain the efficiency of your unit. Consider having your air ducts cleaned to rid allergy causing dust mites, and blockages built up over time that may be preventing air from flowing through. Tinting your homes windows can also help greatly. Solar tints can decrease the amount of sunlight that enters your home thus reducing the amount of cooling your home will need. Try to remember turning off lights and fans in unoccupied rooms. You may also consider switching to more energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs.
