Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use only 1/4 of the energy of traditional incandescent bulbs. They will rapidly work to reduce your energy costs, plus they last much, much longer (8,000 hours as opposed to a meager 750-1000 hours). That means you would have to replace a … [Read more...] about Light up with fluorescents to lower your electric bill
Utility Bills
Call your provider and haggle for a better price
We've said it before, we'll say it again: it never hurts to ask. Internet providers face a lot of competition. If you say you're considering moving to another provider, they may offer you a promotional deal to keep you.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Call your provider and haggle for a better price
Wash clothes in cold water to save $150/year
Washing clothes in cold water is a huge money saver. Almost 90% of the energy used to clean clothes goes towards heating the water. This is a simple tip to remember each time you do a load of laundry, and an immediate cost saver.The average American household does about 8 loads … [Read more...] about Wash clothes in cold water to save $150/year
Install a programmable thermostat to save 10-20% on the heating bill
Programmable thermostats can be found at any hardware store and are easy to install. You can set them to automatically adjust the temperature according to time of day. For example: you can program it to turn down or off for the hours you are at work, and have it start up an … [Read more...] about Install a programmable thermostat to save 10-20% on the heating bill
Keep the fridge and freezer full to conserve energy
Did you know that the freezer functions best when it's close to full? This is true for both deep freezers and regular ones. If your freezer has a lot of empty space, it has to work harder to keep the food cold. As a goal, try to keep the freezer at least 2/3 full.So what if you … [Read more...] about Keep the fridge and freezer full to conserve energy