Serving Central Arkansas Since 1972 About Our Services Residential Request Service Contact Us Money Saving Energy Tips Save Energy – Save Money Would you be surprised to learn that heating and cooling your home accounts for almost 50% of your energy consumption? The annual average energy bill for a single family home is $2,200! This is why we at Bob & Ed’s Heating & Air Conditioning want to help you learn how to take a whole-home approach to energy-efficiency with our money saving energy tips. Right in your own home, you have the power to save money and energy. Whether you take simple no-cost steps or make larger investments to create a more efficient home, you’ll be decreasing your monthly expenses and helping the environment! NO-COST TIPS: Turn off lights, electronics & appliances when not in use. Turn power strips off when not in use. Unplug electronics when on vacation. Keep lights & lighting fixtures clean. (dirt absorbs light) Clean filters monthly. Keep all windows & doors closed when heating or cooling your home. Set your water heater to 120 degrees. Eliminate trapped air from hot water heater twice a season. Turn off exhaust fans within 20 minutes after you are done using them. Close chimney dampers. In the Kitchen Vacuum your refrigerator & freezer coils (underneath & in the back) twice a year. Keep the seals (gaskets) on refrigerators & freezers clean. Keep your freezer as full as possible. (you can place containers or plastic bottles filled with water in empty spaces) Make sure food is cool & covered before it goes into the refrigerator. Use energy saver option on your dishwasher, allowing dishes to air dry. Set dishwasher water temperature to 120 degrees. Only operate dishwasher when it is fully loaded. Limit the use of the ?rinse hold? setting on your dishwasher. Keep reflectors underneath stovetop burners clean. Place lids tightly on pans to speed cooking time. Use pots & pans that fit the burners. Keep oven burners clean. Use glass or ceramic pans in your oven. (you can turn down the temperature 25 degrees & foods will cook just as quickly) Keep oven door closed while baking. Cook with small appliances. Use microwave. (shortens cooking time) In the Laundry Room Only operate washer & dryer when they are fully loaded. Air dry clothes. Use cold or warm wash & the cold rinse settings on your washing machine. In the Bathroom Take a short shower instead of a bath. With Heating & Air Keep the area around your heating & cooling unit clean and free of obstructions to maintain airflow. Keep air supply & return registers clean & unobstructed. Keep thermostat clear of heat. Keep unit out of the sun. In the Summertime Set thermostat to 78-80 degrees when home and 5-10 degrees warmer at night or when not at home. Use fans. Open windows at night. Close window coverings during the day to keep heat out. Use heat producing appliances as late in the evening as possible. Barbeque outdoors when practical. Use pool trippers to reduce the time your swimming pool pump runs. (8-12 hours a day is plenty) Cover pool to keep water heated. During Winter Set thermostat to 68 degrees when home and to 55-68 degrees when not at home. Use space heaters. Use fireplace. Open window coverings on the sunny side of your home to take advantage of free heat from the sun. Close window coverings on cloudy days or right after the sun sets. LOW-COST TIPS: Use compact fluorescent bulbs instead of incandescent ones. Caulk windows and doors. Weather-strip doors. Install a hot water heater blanket. Install hot water pipe insulation. Install electrical outlet and switch plate insulation. Plant trees and shrubs on the south and west side of your home. Fix leaky faucets. Install low-flow shower heads & faucets. Replace filters monthly. Spray filters with a light coating of lemon furniture polish or vegetable oil cooking spray to help trap dirt in the filter. Install programmable thermostats. Schedule regular maintenance on your heating & cooling system. Schedule regular cleaning of your home’s vents and ducts. Plug electronics into power strips. ADDED-COST TIPS: Install floor and ceiling insulation. Ventilate your attic. Replace inefficient and single pane windows with energy-efficient multi-pane, thermally-broken, vinyl-framed windows. Replace appliances with energy-efficient appliances. Testing & sealing of duct work. Replace coils. Install ceiling fans in all bedrooms and family room. Install window screens or films. Add a solar heater for the water in your swimming pool. Replace your furnace with a 90% or greater Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rated unit. Replace your air conditioner with a high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). Replace water heater with a new gas water heater that has an Energy Factor (EF) rating of .62 or better. Replace washer with a front-loading washer. 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