#6 of the Series
Run a ceiling fan with the air conditioner – The combination will make you feel 7 degrees cooler (due to the wind-chill effect), allowing you to raise your AC’s thermostat by 4 degrees Fahrenheit, with little discomfort. The US Department of Energy states just a 2 degree upturn lets you cut cooling costs by 14%, the only thing better is to forego the AC entirely.
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#5 in the series
Warm up with wood – (check your state laws, some states do not allow new wood burning fireplaces). If you use oil or electric-baseboard heat, installing a wood-burning stove can save you a good sum of money. According to woodheat.org, a nonprofit endorsing responsibility in using wood for home heating, pre-split wood costs roughly $250 per cord, compared with $440 for the year in fuel oil (at $2.75/gallon), and those who produce their own wood can save more than $2000 annually. Hire a wood burning specialist to educate you about local regulations, evaluate the chimney requirements and recommend proper floor protection.
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#4 in the series.
Upgrade your computer monitor to LCD – If you’re still using a boxy old CRT display, switch to a LCD which consumes half or even two-thirds of the energy. Those bearing the Energy Star label should save you more.
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