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Adding a humidifier to the home during a dry winter will help keep the air warmer, and more moisture in your skin. Because dry air retains less heat, it actually feels cooler against the skin. With humidifiers, you can turn down the thermostat by a few degrees and save on heating … [Read more...] about Use a humidifier during winter to lower energy costs

The heat dry feature on dishwashers is the cycle that uses the most energy. Instead, stop the dishwasher during the dry cycle. Open the door to let air in, and the dishes will dry just as well, while using less energy.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Skip the drying cycle in the dishwasher

Save money on your utility bills by running consecutive loads of wet clothing through the dryer and ironing in batches. Getting the machine hot initially can be a larger drain on electricity than using it for a longer period of time. Subsequent dryings may also be quicker as the … [Read more...] about Do more laundry

Yearly inspections can keep an air conditioning unit running smoothly and trouble-free. An inspector will make sure the insulation around cooling lines is sill good, check that there is enough coolant in the system, and that the unit is working properly. It will cost a little for … [Read more...] about Inspect air conditioning units yearly to avoid costly breakdowns

Turn the computer off when it is not in use. Although it uses less energy than when it is on, it will still suck power when it is "asleep." For laptops, turn off and also unplug it when it is off or once the battery is charged.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Turn off the computer instead of leaving it in sleep mode to save electricity