Seasonal and Vacation Energy Saving Tips

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Spend More Time Enjoying Life, and Less Time Worrying About High Electricity Bills

Here are some seasonal energy saving tips to help protect your home and furnishings, as well as manage your energy costs, while you're away.

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Programmable Thermostats

Programmable thermostats can save energy and prevent mold in unoccupied homes by controlling indoor humidity levels. Program your air conditioner to run at 72 degrees for two hours before sunrise and 88 degrees the rest of the day, or set non-programmable units to 80 degrees (77 degrees for condos/apartments). Repairing air conditioning duct leaks also helps control humidity in your home.

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Refrigerator Settings

If the refrigerator is left on, turn it to the warmest setting to reduce electricity use. If turned off, clean the interior with a solution of 1 tablespoon of baking soda in 1 quart of water, dry thoroughly and leave doors open.

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Lighting Settings

Use timers or daylight sensors to help conserve electricity if you leave lighting on for security reasons.

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Swimming Pool

Turn off the pool heater at the circuit breaker, and set filter pump timer to limit run time to six hours a day during the summer and four hours a day in the winter.

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