Sunday, August 21, 2011

The Best Ways To Save Money During The Summer Months

By Jared Reed


Everyone wants to save a little money for a rainy day. If you are like most us of, you are constantly looking for new ideas. Here are a few ways to save during the summer months in particular.

First try turning off the cooling system in your home when you are not home. Also on nights and days when there is a cool breeze coming through your windows, rely on that instead. You can even start using fans place around the home or in windows. Your bill would like a lot lower if you skip the air sometimes.

Replacing your air filters every three months are what experts recommend. That is a way to save money that some people may not realize.

Replacing the air filter keeps your unit from over working itself, costing you more money. A dirty filter doesn't give off the same air flow or efficiency as a clean.

Barbecuing is more energy efficient than cooking on the stove or in the oven during the summer. It saves you a little money and the food is still good if not better. This will also keep you from cranking the air conditioning up higher to take away the excess heat.

Line drying your clothes the old fashion way is sure to be another penny saver during the summer. The clothes will dry quickly with the help of the sun and wind. This way is also more efficient.

Usually your dryer will have a low heat setting. Using that will cut back on energy cost; it just may take a little longer for your clothes to dry.

Catch the sales that stores have during the summer months. If you are planning a certain project or event in the fall, now would be the time to start buying items that you will need and more than likely they will be on sale soon.

Keep this few tips in mind if you want to save on your energy bills throughout the summer.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment

Check this link for other related articles:

My Random Articles

Yey Health