Electric Bill Savers
The following are tips that can help you lower your electric bill and even preserve the environment as well as your surroundings. The temperature of your water heater can be adjusted to 120 degrees and can save you 10 percent on heating costs. When doing laundry, only wash and dry full loads of laundry. All those half size loads use the same amount of energy.
Generally, once a month you could change the air filter to the air conditioner. Your household air will be cleaner and you can save about 5 percent on your bill. Fluorescent lights will cost about 66 percent less to use, so change out those old bulbs for the newer ones.
If it is hot and sunny outside, keep your drapes closed to help keep that heat out. This is especially for windows facing south and west and you can save 2 to 4 percent on your bill. Cooking costs can drop by 50 percent by using the microwave over the conventional oven. If possible, you can switch your electric provider and save with a less costly provider. So many ways to save if you just stop and take notice.