Home & Garden

First, choose the smallest air conditioner that will still get the job done - the smaller the unit, the cheaper it is, and the less energy it takes to run. Pick a shady spot to install it - it will be cheaper to run in a shady spot. Before installing a window unit, clean dust and … [Read more...] about Use your A/C smartly to save

Window air-conditioning units are cheaper to buy, cheaper to run, and can give you more control over how cold one room gets. Overall they are a more cost-effective option than central air conditioning.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Rethink central air

Put a thin coat of Vaseline around the plastic gasket on your refrigerator - you’ll lose less air, making the refrigerator more energy-efficient.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Lube your fridge

Even though appliances are not in use, they still use a small amount of electricity, just by being plugged in. When you consider all the appliances and electric devices plugged in throughout the home, the electricity really adds up. Standby (or "vampire") power accounts for 5% of … [Read more...] about Unplug your appliances

Traditional tank water heaters are so expensive because they are designed to keep a large tank of water constantly heated. Using that energy 24 hours a day is expensive. With tankless water heaters, the units heat water on demand. According to Energy Star, a tankless water heater … [Read more...] about Save $100+ per year with tankless water heaters