tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516798326409082111.post8968547171876083245..comments2023-05-19T05:59:51.186-07:00Comments on Bumble Thrift: Everyday Savings: The Electric Bill ChallengeAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08188849133048555611noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516798326409082111.post-8326655327269171352010-04-08T21:59:35.801-07:002010-04-08T21:59:35.801-07:00Does it really use electricity to leave your cell ...Does it really use electricity to leave your cell phone charger plugged in? I thought it was just if they were being used. Who knew. I always try and do the bulk of laundry and dishwashing in the evening - they say it's more energy efficient. That might be BS someone made up and told me but I still do it.Life as I know ithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10201674496396914303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516798326409082111.post-57778928622305972722010-04-09T07:37:50.013-07:002010-04-09T07:37:50.013-07:00Because I want you to save all the money you can I...Because I want you to save all the money you can I shall add to your list of ways to save money.<br>- Turn off the TV if not in use because it takes TONS of energy.<br>- Increase your air/decrease heat as much as you can handle as it makes a huge difference. Fans are much more energy efficient but don't make the house cooler so if you're not under the fan turn it off.<br>- Run your dishwasher, laundry at night during off peak times as some times power companies charge more during peak times.<br>- Get cheap energy efficient light bulbs and change them out next time yours die.<br>- Ensure your fridge is set to the optimum energy temp (google it since I can't remember what it is).<br>- Check your water heater to make sure its not making your water hotter than it needs to be (again google for specific temp). Often you can change it in the summer to even lower and save even more.<br>- Run your laundry in cold water whenever possible. Figure out how much dryer energy you need to get things done and don't run it longer just because you can (I'm working on this one a lot right now!).<br>- Take shorter showers (I wont do this, but I hear it helps :)<br><br>Okay thats all I can think of for now. Hope that helps. Good luck!Dana Beamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11136471987475628493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516798326409082111.post-33445831165278752682010-04-09T14:12:31.302-07:002010-04-09T14:12:31.302-07:00Dana -- thanks for the tips! I didnt list those th...Dana -- thanks for the tips! I didnt list those things since those - minus the TV thing which I simply forgot to add - are things we already do/have done. <br><br>The TV thing is a doozy. I just like it to be on even if Im not really watching it. I've started playing music on the computer instead. I also have a habit of pausing the dvd player and turning off the TV instead of turning both off. bad!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01245886241422414151noreply@blogger.com