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16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Put it around doors and “loose” windows where air can escape, and keep in mind that the work you do now will help to keep the heat in come winter, too. Call a professional to have your air conditioners cleaned out and new filters installed. Run dishwasher only when full. Consider upgrading your air conditioning unit.

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Tips to Lower your Electric Bill Throughout the Year

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Turn off the heat dry option on your dishwasher. Using the heat dry feature on your dishwasher has a significant impact on its energy usage. To make sure my dishes are fully dry, I run by dishwasher after dinner, let it fully cycle, and open the door before going to bed (or leaving for work). Fix leaky windows. Cook outside.

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are many simple ways to do this, like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth and only turning on the dishwasher when it has a full load. Water is a precious resource and we should do everything we can to conserve it. If you have a lawn, invest in a smart sprinkler system. They also consume less energy.

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10 Ways to Lower your Electric Bill Throughout the Year

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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. This option will use more electricity to create the hot water/air. The dishes don’t need the hot air to dry them. Heat proof your windows. Cook outside.

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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use your dishwasher. Running a fully loaded dishwasher is way more energy efficient than hand washing. If you want to get really frugal, you can make your own dishwasher detergent too. This is way more efficient than running your air conditioner. They even dust well. You can save up to 20 gallons of water a day.

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5/7 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Spring Cleaning

Nicoles Nickels

Daily Mom – a Healthy Obsession has a good articles on Spring Cleaning frequently forgotten items , like the dishwasher! From the Family Handyman are tips on Cleaning Air Conditioners in the Spring. I Dream of Clean has some tips on Spring Cleaning Walls and Doors. From How Does She?

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Go Green and Save Money with Energy Efficient Appliances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The appliances referred to are the big ones – clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, room heaters and air-conditioners. To put this in perspective, appliances use more power than lighting but less than water heating. Seeing the refrigerator is the biggest energy user, let’s look at it first.