Free Energy Saving Tips

As the cost of energy continues to rise, it is now more important than ever to learn how to save money on your power bill. An extremely easy way to save you a nice chunk of money at home is to cut back on your unnecessary home energy use. These energy saving tips will definitely help you save a few dollars around your house on your monthly utility bill.

Easy Home Energy Saving Tips

• Turn Down Your Thermostat
  Turning your thermostat down every degree will save you about 5% on your home heating costs. Setting your thermostat back to 55 degrees or even off at night or when leaving the home for an extended time will save you 5-20% of your overall heating costs. In the summertime, open your windows early in the morning to help cool your home.
• Eliminate Your Wasted Energy
  If you are not in a room, leave the light off. This kind of goes without saying, but every little bit helps in regards to lower energy consumption. Leave the light off if he room isn't being used for five minutes or more at a time. Also make sure to turn off all appliances, including TVs and computers, when they are not in use.
• Reduce Your Water Heater Temperature
  
  Try to set your water heater to about 120 degrees. Some manufacturers have a default setting of 140 degrees F. For each 10 degrees reduction in water temperature, you can cut 3 % - 5 % in energy costs, according to the US Department of Energy.
• Become Energy-Efficient
  Change to energy-efficient light bulbs. By lasting 10 time longer and using 2/3 less energy, they do cost more than traditional light bulbs, but they will save you money. That equals a savings of 50 dollars per light bulb.
• Monitor Your A/C
  You should change your A/C filter every 30 days, not just once every 6 months. By changing them frequently, you can save quite a bit of money since they are relatively cheap.
• Get a Free Home Energy Audit
  Check with your energy company to schedule a free home energy audit. Most utility companies today now off this free audit service. The utility company will send out an electrician to check your home energy useage and suggest repairs and replacements that can save you a bundle.

The simple do-it-yourself steps above are relatively cheap fixes that you can begin doing in your home. These home energy saving tips are sponsored by the San Diego electricians. You can learn more by reading a detailed energy saving guide. Just remember that these small steps do actually add up to big savings in the long run. Every little bit helps when it comes to saving money.