These basic pointers on how to conserve energy in your house can have a big influence on your bottom line.

Going green isn't just great for the environment-- it can save you cash as well. And what better time to start some
excellent practices right now?

1. Deny the heat.

Break out the sweaters and snuggle into that blanket. Reducing your thermostat a couple of degrees can equate
to financial savings. You can save as much as 1% for each degree you lower your thermostat for 8 hours,
according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

2. Change that filter.

Swap out your heater filter every three to four months (more often if you have a large family and/or family pets)
and get an annual maintenance check. Dirty heating system filters restrict air flow and increase energy use.
Keeping your furnace tidy and correctly changed will conserve as much as 5% of your heating costs-- or another
$10 each month, according to the California Energy Commission.

3. Ditch the second fridge.

It might be time to lastly eliminate that old refrigerator in the basement. Yes, it's a convenient place to keep cold
drinks-- but furnace repair calgary 24 hour Energy Star research reveals that fridges made prior to 1993 can
include $100 a year to your electric bill. Is it worth it?

4. Lower the temperature on your hot water heater.

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates a hot water heater set to 140ºF wastes from $36 to $61 every year in
standby heat losses for storage hot water heater, and more than $400 in losses for demand-type water heating
systems (also understood as tankless or rapid), which offer hot water as required. Decreasing the temperature to
120ºF should provide all the warm water you require while lowering your energy bill, and slowing mineral buildup
and deterioration in your hot water heater and pipes.

5. Insulate your water heater.

Putting an insulation blanket on your hot water heater tank, and insulating the very first 6 feet of cold and hot
pipes will fume water to you much faster, states the Epa (EPA). That means you'll squander less water waiting for
the tap to warm up.

6. Try cold suds.

Using the cold water setting on your cleaning maker can reduce its energy usage by approximately 90%,
according to Energy Star. Highlight: It still gets your clothing tidy.

7. Set up low-flow components.

Showering accounts for about 20% of family water usage-- or roughly 20 gallons of water per individual per day,
the EPA reports. Installing low-flow shower heads, faucets and toilets can decrease water intake by 30% or more,
according to the EPA.

8. Purchase energy-efficient home appliances.

Energy Star-rated dishwashers and washing devices save hundreds of gallons of water per year, and utilize
approximately a third of the energy of less-efficient designs, Energy Star reports. Together they can cut your
energy expense by more than $100 annually. Ask your water utility if it provides refunds to balance out the cost of
effective components and devices.

9. Usage Energy Star light bulbs.

Isn't it time you saw the light? Energy Star-certified light bulbs use 70% to 90% less energy than standard bulbs,
and they last 10 to 25 times longer.

10. Fix the Drip.

It may appear like nothing now, however one drop of water per second in a dripping faucet can include up to
3,000 gallons in a year-- adequate to take more than 180 showers, according to the EPA.