Summer Time Savings

Jul 23, 2009
Posted by: Cara Barnes

Being Arizona residents we know better than most how our utility bills go up, as the heat goes up. Summer time in the desert means hot dry air, and little rain.

These are 5 things I have done this year to help save money and so far, its working!

Unplug electronic devices and chargers. Modern devices use electricity even when turned off. An easy alternative is to plug as many devices as possible into a surge protector, which is easy to turn off when you leave for the day.
Fill up your refrigerator. More food in the fridge keeps the air inside cool when its opened.
Cook in the microwave or outside. Microwaves use less energy than most stoves and using the grill will keep the inside temperature from warming up.
Replace your air conditioner filters. Dirty filters force the unit to work harder because the airflow is restricted.
Cover your water heater in an insulated blanket. Older models loose heat forcing the unit to work in overdrive. Water heater insulation can be found at most home improvement stores.

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