List below are some tips on helping you lower your
gas bills and allowing your family to be more energy
efficient:
1. Provide solar screens for east and west windows.
Sunny windows can account for 10% to 25% of your
cooling bill by making your air conditioner work two
to three times harder.
2. You can save as much as 10% a year on your
utility bill by simply turning your thermostat up
during heating season or down during cooling season,
or off when you leave home for more than two hours.
3. If buying a new heating and
air conditioning system, make sure it is sized
properly. An air conditioner that's too large for
your home can use more energy than necessary to cool
your home. A properly sized system can save you $600
a year in heating and cooling.
4. Weatherization and caulking such things as
windows and doors can save over 30% of cooling and
heating cost
5. Insulate your water heater to save energy and
money. For every 10 degrees Fahrenheit you lower the
temperature setting, you can reduce your bill 3% to
5%.
6. Don't use the "rinse hold" on your dishwasher
for just a few soiled dishes. It uses 3 to 7 gallons
of hot water each time you use it. Save energy,
water and money.
7. Let your dishes air dry. If you don't have an
automatic air-dry switch, turn off the control knob
after the final rinse and prop the door open a
little so the dishes will air dry.
8. About 80% to 85% of the energy used for
washing clothes is for heating the water. There are
two ways to reduce the amount of energy used for
washing clothes-use less water and use cooler water.
Wash clothes in cold water only. Your clothes will
be just as clean as using warm or hot water and
you'll save money by not heating water to wash
clothes. Save energy, water and money.
9. Check door seals on refrigerators and
freezers. Place a dollar bill in the door as you
close - if it does not hold firmly, the seal is worn
and needs to be replaced. A refrigerator door that
does not close tightly will increase heat gain and
cause the refrigerator to run more.
10. Match pan size to element size when cooking.
For small pans, use a small burner and for large
pans use a large burner. Using the wrong sized
element will cause you to use more energy to cook
than when the pan size fits the element size.
If you are looking for a heating and cooling
company in Tennessee, then please call us today at
1-888-884-6299 or complete our
online service request form.
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