Comments on: 10 Simple Ways to Save Money on Summertime Utilities

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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:00:56 +0000

[...] Obviously, it would be uncomfortable to do without any of these, but if I can’t pay the bill, then I would have to let something go. I want to control the situation as much as possible, so I would prioritize. I would also take drastic steps to reduce my utility bills. [...]

By: Dale Hanks

Dale Hanks — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:05:10 +0000

Automated water systems save a lot of time, use less water than conventional sprinklers, and you don’t have to remember to move them or turn them off.

Hanging your clothes instead of using the dryer saves more money that any five of these combined. If you want wrinkle free then put them in the dryer for ten minutes and then hang them. If you do this with multiple loads and leave the socks (undergarmnets) in there by the time the third load is over everything is dry and done. If you hang your clothes instead you raise the humidity, which in the dryer parts of the U.S. is always helpul.

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By: Journeyer

Journeyer — Sun, 25 May 2008 08:21:51 +0000

These are great tips for any time of the year. Just substitute heater for airconditioner

We keep our blinds closed or partially closed on hot days. It helps keep the house cool (or warm in winter) and reduces the air con costs.

By: appfunds

appfunds — Sat, 24 May 2008 10:47:54 +0000

These are good tips however I noticed that people in America really underestimate the cost of their transport.

Do you really need such large vehicles ?

It`s like burning piles of $100 banknotes every single day.

Look at how much you spend on petrol.

This is a real leak in your budget.

By: Amiyrah

Amiyrah — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:58:50 +0000

One thing about turning off the lights when you leave a room: if you have CFLs you really shouldn’t turn them on and off frequently. They burn out a lot quicker if you do that, thus defeating the purpose of the long-lasting light bulbs. Try to use as much daytime light in your house without turning on any lights and if using CFLs, only turn them on if you plan on staying in the room for more than half an hour.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:29:27 +0000

Is it ok on your house to let it get really hot if you’re away? Someone told me one time to at least set it at 90 degrees so the house wouldn’t get too hot. I’m unfamiliar with AC as I grew up in AZ and we had evaporative coolers. We ran it all the time.

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:26:52 +0000

Seconding ceiling fans–that’s the one thing we’re going to use some stimulus money to purchase. And in the winter, we can reverse the direction and keep hot air circulating to cut down on heating costs.

By: Cheap Like Me

Cheap Like Me — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:23:52 +0000

She missed a big one: Hang out your laundry to dry. No need to run the dryer, using gas or electricity and also heating up your house to make the air conditioner run more.

If you use a dishwasher, turn off the “heat dry” cycle for the same reasons.

We don’t have a/c, but our local utility offers some nice discounts to those who do and who sign up to have their a/c rotated on and off based on demand during the summer — might be worth looking into in other areas, too.