Ways to Save on Energy!

Have you ever thought about good ways to save on energy but can't get it all together? I have pondered ways to help save money and become energy efficient. The great part about it is that when I worked in property management (for those who do not know what that is, it's the apartment industry), I got great tips from the maintenance crew and the manager. So here I will share what I know in hopes of helping someone :)

• Cool your home at 78 degrees or warmer with the thermostat turned on auto. And for more  savings, raise your thermostat to 82 degrees or warmer when you're not home.
• Heat your home at 68 degrees or cooler with the thermostat turned on auto. To save even more, lower the thermostat to 65 degrees or cooler at night or when you're not home.
• Use your dishwasher to conserve energy. Avoid pre-rinsing dishes to save up to $70 a year.
• Lower your water heater temp from 140 degrees to 120 degrees, which is the recommended temperature setting according to the U.S. Department of Energy, to save about $7 a month. 
• Replace your A/C filter each month to help your unit run more efficiently and cut cooling costs.
• Turn off the ceiling fan when you leave the room. A fan that runs all the time costs up to $7 a month.
• Clean the lint filter in your dryer before every load to dry your clothes faster.
• Did you know that using wool dryer balls is more energy efficient as well as "green?" Yep! It saves you about $5 in 2 weeks!! PLUS-you don't need to use dryer sheets!! Wool cuts your drying time by 40%! If you are interested in wool dryer balls, you can visit this website, she custom makes items! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dejahs-Baby-Boutique/131692436919986?sk=photos
• Use energy efficient light bulbs. They can save up to $40 in electric costs over it's lifetime and they last longer.

These are only a few things that you can do! Think of the money you can save in the long run!!