To lower the electricity bill of your Bullhead City home , you can do a lot of things To start off, you can switch to compact fluorescent bulbs in lamps that are on for over two hours a day. Fluorescent bulbs will last 10-20 times longer than ordinary bulbs and are 6-8 times more efficient.
Unplug devices such as cell phone chargers or fax machines when they are not in use. Even when they aren't on, they still use up some power. Use an energy efficient microwave or toaster over while cooking small foods that do not need to be pre-heated.
When you are through with using your computer, switch it off or onto "standby" mode. By using a laptop, you are able to drop the costs of operating a computer by 85 percent. Don't open your refrigerator door very often or for very long and put the temperature on 38-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lastly, wash your clothes in cold water, just use the dryer for full loads, and if possible, line dry. By starting with these small steps, you are going to lower your CO2 emissions and save money on your monthly bills.
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