Cut Your Electric Bills
You will also want to adjust the temperature of your water heater. The heater should be at 140 F if you have an automatic dishwasher and 120 F otherwise. http://www.stretcher.com/stories/990215k... Dollar Stretcher Try to use the lowest water temperature possible. For washing dishes, however, be sure to use hot water (to kill germs and bacteria).
Keep your fireplace closed, if possible, and the flue closed when not in use, such as during the summer. Use appliances, such as washer and dryer, during the off-peak energy demand times like at night or early in the morning. Save water by doing dishes by hand and repairing leaking faucets Check your dryer for lint and remove it. Get more hints at http://www.heco.com/customer/etips.htm
Check "phantom" energy users, such as plugged in radios that just stay on stand-by. Learn more about phantom loads at http://www.stretcher.com/stories/990913l...
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