If you have plans to travel this summer, ensure your home will be in good shape when you go. The sun is out and you should be too, but keeping your home safe and energy costs down is important. Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view. Here are a few tips:
- Use a programmable thermostat. Depending on where you live, programmable thermostats can help regulate the temperature and humidity in your home. When programming it, remember you don’t need to cool your home as much when you are away and no one is home.
- Check your insulation. Believe it or not, having enough insulation and duct work that works properly can help reduce your energy costs. Let us explain, watch this short video.
- Leave a light on, but only if it’s a CFL or LED. It’s good to leave a light on or two maintain the appearance of being home. Save money and energy by using CFL’s or LED’s. Changing your lightbulbs is an easy thing to do. More facts about lightbulbs can be found here.
- If no one’s using hot water, turn it off. If you plan on being gone for a while, think twice about leaving your electric water heater on. Turning it off at the breaker will help you reduce energy costs. Your water heater might even have a vacation setting too.
Have a safe trip!
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