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Cost: $60 – $200 Estimated Effort: 30 minutes Approximate Savings: 10% – 15% or more Installing a “smart” thermostat is not hard at all, and typically takes less than 30 minutes to accomplish, even for novice users. When buying your new thermostat, just remember – you get what you pay for. If you want more […]
Basically, make sure the thermostat location isn’t too hot, or too drafty. The thermostat measures the temperature and locating it in either location can throw off the reading. The effects can be disastrous for your utility bill. The area might be warm, so the thermostat will be tricked into thinking the heat has done its […]
Here’s a sad fact: when many Americans move or change homes, they often expect a change in their energy bills. Most of the time, they expect that moving into a better home means their energy bills would decrease by an incredible margin. This is simply not the case. In fact, many people’s high energy bills […]
When you are buying a new home, here are some things to look for to ensure you keep your energy bills low: Look for energy efficient appliances. Most of the time they will still have the energy guide sticker on them. Check the efficiency and relative costs. Check the age and condition of the delivery […]
Whether you are planning to live “off the grid†and free yourself from energy bills or just “kick back†and enjoy lower energy bills, the first step is always to understand your home’s energy usage and employ good old fashioned energy conservation techniques. The reason for this is simple – you can not be charged […]
Turning up the thermostat in summer to 76 or 78 degrees F can reduce the stress on your A/C unit by as much as 10-15%. In the same way that turning down a thermostat in the winter months can save on your heating costs, turning up the thermostat in the warmer months will save you […]
Turning down your thermostat by just a few degrees to 68 F in the winter can save 5-10% on your overall heating bill. If you think about it, this makes sense. By turning down the thermostat to a more reasonable temperature in the colder months, there is less of a difference between the air outside […]