For winter party time, lower the heater one or two degrees an hour before people arrive. Body heat generated by people will quickly get the temperature back to where it was.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Lower the thermostat at winter parties
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Keep to a constant 65-70 degrees
Keeping the house at a constant temperature is a good way to maximize savings on heating costs. Turning it up or down too much means it will just have to work harder to get the house back to the ideal temperature. A good guideline is 60 to 65 degrees when you are away or asleep, … [Read more...] about Keep to a constant 65-70 degrees
Choose higher efficiency ACs for lower bills
When shopping for air conditioning units, go for high-efficiency units, even if they cost a little bit more up front. For central air conditioning, go for one with seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 13 or better, or 14 and higher for warmer climates. Anything less … [Read more...] about Choose higher efficiency ACs for lower bills
Keep the heat away from thermostats
Avoid placing temperature-effecting devices near the thermostat. Heat from lamps or televisions will give a false reading to thermostat, causing the air conditioning to work harder than it needs to. The same rule applies with sunshine - keep the thermostat out of direct sunlight … [Read more...] about Keep the heat away from thermostats
Cut your AC bill by up to 30% with a little home make-over
Lower your electricity bill in the warmer months with a little home-makeover. Consider updates such as the following (roughly arranged from the simplest to the more complex):Adding drapes or shades to windows (& keep them closed during the brightest part of the … [Read more...] about Cut your AC bill by up to 30% with a little home make-over