Top 10 Low Cost/No Cost Energy Saving Tips for Summer
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By Ryan Davies
CEC Director of Customer & Energy Services
- Replace any light bulb, especially ones that are in use more than one hour per day, with an LED bulb. LED bulbs are extremely efficient and emit far less heat than an incandescent or CFL
- Close shades and drapes during the day to help keep heat out.
- While cooling your home, turn off unnecessary lighting and minimize the use of heat-producing appliances. Remember your TV cable boxes produce heat, as do computer laptop chargers.
- Outside your home, caulk around all penetrations including telephone, electrical, cable, gas, water spigots, dryer vents, etc.
- Change your HVAC air filters regularly.
- Use dishwasher’s air-dry cycle instead of the heat-dry cycle on your dishwasher.
- Keep your garage door closed. A cooler garage in the summer will save energy.
- Make sure dryer vent hose is not kinked or clogged.
- Ensure refrigerator door seals are tight.
- Call a CEC Energy Specialist to learn about more specific Energy Saving Tips for your home!
To learn more energy savings tips, visit the CEC website Energy Savings Tips page.
