Save Money With Simple Steps

Lights Out  Turn off lights in any room when lights are no longer needed. Lighting accounts for 5 percent to 10 percent of total energy use, the potential for waste is enormous. Make the most of natural daylight, using incandescent bulbs sparingly (they are the cheapest but least efficient light source), using task rather than general lighting, using fluorescent lighting when possible and turning off unnecessary lights. Be proactive; turn off incandescent lights whenever they are not needed, and turn off fluorescent lights if they will not be needed for 10 minutes or longer (turning a light back on does not use more electricity than leaving it on, but fluorescent fixture life is decreased if switching is too frequent). If bi-level switching or dimmers are available, use the lowest setting that meets your need.

Computers, Photocopiers And Printers  Turn off computers, monitors, printers and photocopiers when you leave your home or office for the evening. During the day, turn off your computer monitor when you leave your desk for more than a few minutes. This recommendation applies to all computers and monitors, but is especially important if you use an older CRT monitor or the new, large LCD monitors. If you must leave your computer on for access, use the power management built in to your operating system to automatically reduce energy use.

Windows: Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options;
Mac: System Preferences > Energy Saver 

Thermostats  There are many different heating and cooling systems, which makes it difficult to give general rules about thermostat use. While you will almost always save energy by turning your home thermostat up when you're away.

Appliances  Turn off coffee pots and similar appliances when they are not in use. A typical coffee pot costs 4 cents per use and another 4 cents per hour to keep the coffee warm. Radios and TVs should be turned off when you are out.

Windows  During summer, close drapes or blinds to prevent direct sunlight from entering the room. Try not to use windows for temperature control.

These simple steps can save you hundreds on your electric bill during the year.  Have an AC question or problem? Please call Aaron’s Mechanical Services at 623-388-4436 for your money saving answer.

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