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Saving Tips for Homes

In AIR CONDITIONING
• Save on your energy bill by turning up your AC 1-2° – save even more when you use a programmable or Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat.
o Every degree above 78 can save you up to 8% on your energy bill.
o Setting your AC to a very low temperature does not make your house cool down faster. It just wastes energy.
o Set or program your AC to 80° when you're gone for more than 4 hours.
o Set the AC to cool down after 7 p.m.
o A programmable or smart thermostat can automatically adjust cooling or heating temperatures for optimal performance and savings. A smart thermostat may be adjusted remotely.
• Use fans. They make a room feel 4-6° cooler.
• Keep out the sun and hot air.
o Make sure windows and doors are closed tightly.
o Close blinds or drapes on windows that get direct sunlight.
o Shade your outside AC units or condensers.
• Limit your use of the vent fans above your stove and in your bathroom. They pull in hot outside air, making your AC work harder.

HEAT
• Turn down your heat 1-2° or as low as is comfortable – save even more on your energy bill when you use a programmable or smart thermostat.
o Setting your heat to a very high temperature does not make your house heat up faster. It just wastes energy.
o Set or program your heat to 55° when you're gone for more than 4 hours.
o Turning your thermostat down 7° to 10° for 8 hours a day in the fall or winter, and up in the spring and summer can save you up to 10% per year on your heating and cooling bills.
• Keep out the cool air and let in the sun.
o Make sure windows and doors are closed tightly.
o Open blinds or drapes on windows that get direct sunlight during the day to naturally heat your home. Close them at night to reduce the chill.
o Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning. Keeping it open is like keeping a window open during the winter; warm air goes right up the chimney.
o If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.
o If you do use the fireplace, install tempered glass doors and a heat-air exchange system that blows warmed air back into the room and lower your thermostat setting to between 50° and 55°F.

ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
• Set your water heater temperature to 120°F.
• Drain your hot water tank regularly to remove sediment.
• When buying a new water heater, consider a tankless unit. These systems are 35-45% more efficient. Plus, you'll never run out of hot water.
• Install low-flow showerheads in any onsite shower facilities.
• Install faucet aerators in bathrooms.
• Insulate water heaters and supply pipes.

WINDOWS, DOORS & INSULATION
• Save from 10-20% per year on heating and cooling costs by sealing uncontrolled air leaks.
• Make sure outside doors have enough weather stripping.
• Consider Caulking windows and weather-stripping external doors.
• Upgrade to energy-efficient windows. Add solar shades or window tint.
• Install Low-E (low-emissivity) coatings on windows. This coating lets light in but blocks the heat.

BUILDING EFFICIENCY
• Add trees and shrubs on the east, west, and south sides of your building.
• For more savings, consider upgrading equipment, lighting, insulation, and more. Look for ENERGY STAR qualified products. These options use 10-50% less energy than standard models.
ALL APPLIANCES
• Consult the Energy label prior to purchasing appliances to get information on energy consumption and how much energy the appliance uses in comparison to similar models.

REFRIGERATOR & FREEZERS
• Keep your refrigerator and freezer full, even if you just use bottles of water. A full fridge uses less energy.
• Minimize opening and closing your refrigerator and freezer. Each time you open them, warm air rushes in causing appliances to work harder and use more energy.
• When you purchase a new, more energy-efficient refrigerator, consider recycling your old refrigerator. Storing your old refrigerator in a garage or other non-air conditioned space can damage the refrigerator and make it work much harder, costing you more money.
• Make sure the seals on your refrigerator and freezer are airtight.
• Keep the condenser coils on your refrigerator and freezer clean.

WASHERS, DRYERS, & DISHWASHERS
• Save money by letting the Texas heat dry your clothes.
• Use a clothesline or drying rack instead of the dryer.
• If your clothes dry a little stiff, use your dryer's "fluff" cycle (before 3 or after 7 p.m.).
• Run washers, dryers, and dishwashers only when fully loaded.
• Use the air-dry setting on your dishwasher. The heat-dry setting uses more energy. It also heats up your home, which means more AC.
• Wash your laundry with cold water.
• Don't overfill your dryer.
• Dry your laundry loads back-to-back and clean the lint filter between loads. This way, your dryer is still hot from the previous load, and you save energy.

ELECTRONICS
• Unplug TVs and other equipment when you leave a room. Use power strips to make this easy. Many electronics continue to use power even when they are switched off which can add 10% to your monthly utility bill.
• Use the "home" or "standard" setting on your TV to reduce the TV's energy usage by 18% to 30%.
• Unplug your phone charger and similar devices when charging is complete.
• Use ENERGY STAR set-top boxes which are 40% more efficient than conventional models.
• Stream content on the smallest device that makes sense for the number of people watching.
• Watch out for video game consoles. They can be energy hogs! Streaming on your video game console can use 10 times more power than streaming through a tablet or laptop.

LIGHTING
• Replace traditional incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) or ENERGY STAR certified LED (light-emitting diode) lightbulbs. An ENERGY STAR certified LED lightbulb uses up to 90% less energy than old incandescent bulbs and can save you more than $80 in electriciy costs over its lifetime.
• ENERGY STAR certified light fixtures use 70%-90% less energy, produce about 70% less heat than traditional models using incandescent light bulbs, and last about 15-25 times longer.
• Using a small light when reading is more efficient than brightly lighting an entire room.
• Keep your light bulbs clean and free from dust.
• Use LED holiday light strings to reduce the cost of decorating your home for the winter holidays.
• Turn off lights when not in use.

Sincerely,
Steven F. Trimarco
Real Corporation
{Established 1989}
Texas Registration # BR190069
trimarco@realsmartbuyer.com
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