You can save money by heating just the parts of the home you regularly use. Consider buying a couple of space heaters and keeping them in rooms you use the most, then switch off the central heating. Heated mattress pads don't use much energy, so use one instead of cranking up … [Read more...] about Use space heaters or mattress pads to cut down on the heating bills

If you have a two-level house and spend the majority of your time downstairs, consider hanging a curtain at the top or bottom of the stairs. This will prevent the warm air, which rises, from escaping upstairs. Alternatively, hang a curtain in the doorway of the living area to … [Read more...] about Use a curtain to prevent heat from escaping up the stairs

Use a vacuum or broom to get rid of dust build-up around the condenser coils every one to three months. Dusty coils make a refrigerator work harder, which leads to higher electric bills, so clean them regularly. The coils are either behind or under the refrigerator, depending on … [Read more...] about Clean gaskets and condenser coils in the refrigerator to minimize energy loss

Don't stand in front of an open refrigerator door or freezer and think about what you want to eat. Decide beforehand, then open it up. Open doors cause the cold air to leak out, so the fridge has to work harder to keep food cold.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Keep the refrigerator door closed

If you are in the market for a new hot water heater, or yours is more than 10 years old, consider a new energy efficient model, which will use much less energy than their older counterparts. Look for an ENERGY STAR rated water heater, which can save 15% on energy bills. You … [Read more...] about Buy a newer, more energy efficient water heater