Most people are being money conscious these days. It may surprise you to discover that you are doing a few things through out your home that is about the same as burning that money that you may be working so hard to save.
Ways to Waste Money
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1. Too much sunshine. Windows that are not covered with shades or curtains let sunshine in that heats the home. Not too good in the summer months when your goal is to cool the home.
2. Clogged filters. Letting your filters get to dirty forces your air conditioning and heating unit to work harder (eating up more energy and more of your dollars).
3. Covering vents keeps the air from flowing through the house and makes the unit work harder to heat and cool some areas.
4. Exposing yourself – or at least your pipes – means that the hot water heater will have to work harder to heat the water. Keep things insulated.
5. Leaving the lint in your dryer not only makes the unit work harder but can become a fire hazard.
6. Open door policy is good for counselors but not for your garage. Your garage is one more defense between your home and the elements so use it wisely.
7. A bare freezer is not just bad news for someone looking to cook dinner but it actually means that the freezer will have to use more energy to keep things frozen. A full freezer works best and also loses less cold air when you open the door.
Watch the little things because they often add up to more than you can afford!