Comments on: Runaway Electric Bill – Looking For Electricity Savings Tips

By: DD’s Monthly Expenses - January 2010 :The Happy Rock

DD’s Monthly Expenses - January 2010 :The Happy Rock — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:44:18 +0000

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By: Krunk

Krunk — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:38:34 +0000

Oh yeah, as someone else has also suggested. I’d definitely check the air filter on your heater. I believe it’s recommended to change at least once a year, and right before winter would be the best time.

By: Krunk

Krunk — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:36:18 +0000

You should definitely look into changing your incandescent light bulbs to CFLs. I switched all my light bulbs to CFLs a few years back and they’ve been working great. Not only do you save on your electricity bill, but these bulbs also last quite longer. I don’t remember how much I was saving a month, but it wasn’t small.

If you’re looking for bulbs, most energy companies have huge rebates/reimbursements if you buy CFLs. If you have a Costco membership, those rebates are instant making these CFLs rather inexpensive.

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Festival of Frugality- Broken Hearts Edition | Good Financial Cents — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:20:07 +0000

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By: David @ PYF

David @ PYF — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:45:00 +0000

You should try vaccuming the dust off the coils on the back of your fridge. I don’t have numbers as to how much it can save, but I remember that the number was impressive, especially considering how little time it takes and also that it has no impact on your comfort.

By: The Passive Dad

The Passive Dad — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:42:12 +0000

We have an extra fridge in the garage for meat and beverages, and I’m debating whether to get rid of it. We could also wrap our hot water heater too. I did go around the house and check for air leaks and filled them with caulking. New insulation is on our list of to do’s for 2010.

By: Debt Destroyer

Debt Destroyer — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:20:03 +0000

Thanks for all the comments!

@ The Happy Rock – I wrapped my hot water heater at my old house, but I haven’t done it here yet. I’ll probably get to that this weekend.

@ The Weakonomist – I’d love to use the sun’s power, but our windows are on the wrong side of the house.

@ lulugal11 – I hope it doesn’t come to sleeping in sweaters

@ Spartan Saving – Thank you for having a site with so many useful tips. The weather here too has warmed up as well (20s-30s). I think that will help a lot.

@ Jacquelin – Actually I don’t think that is so drastic. I’ve heard of several stories of people around here adding wood burners.

@ Grog – Thanks for the nice words. I hope your back starts to feel better.

@ Kristy – Good idea. When I’m wrapping the water heater, I’ll check the temp.

By: Kristy @ Master Your Card

Kristy @ Master Your Card — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:46:54 +0000

Well, you may need to look at doing some weather stripping around the doors and windows. Also, check your plug outlets and see if there is a draft coming through them. If there is, you’re letting heat out and we know how much that costs. You can buy plug covers at your local hardware store. Of course, check your filters and make sure all is well there. In addition to insulating your water heater, you can turn it down to 120 degrees and that will save you some money, too.

Good luck! I think the first thing I’d do with a bill that high is cry!

By: Grog

Grog — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:51:51 +0000

Couldn’t agree more…I sick of winter.
My back hurts as well, but that’s because my 2 1/2 year old refused to walk. (He makes me hold him)
I really enjoyed this blog and will be back in the future.

Thanks