Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 27, 2014
Running your air conditioning 24 hours a day tends to be more expensive than heating your home (except if you use oil), so with that in mind, here are some tips to help get you ready for summertime to reduce your energy bills, reduce your impact on the environment, and keep some of your hard-earned money in your pocket where it belongs.
Saving Everyday
DECEMBER 28, 2019
Implement as many of these tips as you can, and say goodbye to outrageous electric bills! Are your utility bills too high? Here are a few ways to lower your electric bill and possibly save hundreds of dollars a year! Turn off the heat dry option on your dishwasher. Unplug things. Fix leaky windows. Change your filter.
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Saving With Shellie
JULY 9, 2014
I’ve got some simple ideas for how to lower your electric bill this summer. Buy Energy Star appliances - If you see the “Energy Star” label on an appliance, it means it meets efficiency guidelines that will save you upwards of $100 a year on your electric bill just by replacing one appliance. Replace them as you can.
Saving Everyday
APRIL 15, 2015
Have you ever received an electric bill that was a lot more than you expected? Here are a few ways to save energy and help avoid those high electric bills! Turn off the heat dry option on your dishwasher. Many dishwashers have an option for “heat dry” meaning it will dry with hot air rather than regular.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
What The Numbers Say According to the Energy Star people, the average US household uses 13% of its total energy bill on running appliances, of which about 8% is attributed to the refrigerator. The appliances referred to are the big ones – clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, room heaters and air-conditioners.
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