Reducing Summer Utility Bills

The summer months are the best time to save money on utility bills and make up for the long months of winter this year. Here are some ways to reduces energy use to keep those utility bills low during the summer:

1)      Unplug Devices - Unplug unused chargers and cords because they still eat up energy even when out of use. 2)      Use Windows and Fans - Save A/C costs by using ceiling fans and breezes from outside. 3)      Close Doors to Trap Cool Air - Dedicate one or two rooms as A/C rooms and close the doors to hold in the cool air. 4)      Turn Off Lights - Use natural daylight during the day to save electricity costs. 5)      Turn The Thermostat Off - When you're not home turn off the thermostat to avoid heating/cooling the house when no one is home. 6)      Hang Laundry Outside - If you have the space, try hanging laundry outside to save the costs of going to a Laundromat or high energy bills. 7)      Stay On Lower Levels - Heat rises so stay on the first floor or basement where the house will be coolest. 8)      Grow Trees Surrounding Your Home - The Trees will provide shade and cool your home.

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