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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, almost 50 percent of the benefits of a typical house, the statement attributed to heating and air conditioning, 30 percent on equipment and lighting, and 20 percent for heating 'water and refrigerator. This corresponds to nearly 1,500 dollars in energy costs for a typical family.

The following are ways to reduce your bills:

TUNE IT. A preseason tune-up and the filter is a good investment for the elimination of dirty air clogs up the system, HVACImprove air circulation and help your system work efficiently. A tune-up also reduces the possibility of a breakdown HVAC in winter, and improves safety. To keep your system at peak efficiency equal to consume less energy and reduce electricity bills.

Update it. If your HVAC system is older than 10 years, it might be time for an update. Install a new highly efficient system that can not use refrigerants that deplete the ozone layer to reduce the annual costs for heating and cooling, 30-50Percent. The installation of a new system can pay for itself, what you save.

Replace. When buying new appliances, electronics, lighting, saves on energy bills and the environment by purchasing ENERGY STAR-qualified products. Products that meet the ENERGY STAR is the highest rating of a product to increase energy efficiency gain. Need a change of light bulbs you use the ENERGY STAR bulbs, which are known to use 75 percent less energy than conventionalOnions and up to 10 times more.

Isolate it. Inadequate insulation and air leakage are several causes of energy waste in most homes. Check the insulation in the attic, crawl and all the hard to reach areas, which tend to be the greatest strength areas of loss. Are you looking for gaps in the insulation and in areas with insufficient coverage. You can add additional insulation in your home more comfortable, while maintaining a uniform temperature in your house and a brand cansignificant difference on the electricity bill.

Seal. Warm air leaking into the house during the summer and winter out of your home will result in higher energy costs. Check for cracks near windows, doors, sockets and switches using incense burning next to them on a windy day. If you move the flow of smoke in horizontal, you have an air leak is located. Seals and Weatherstrip doors and windows to escape the air. Seals and joints where pipes, ducts orelectrical wiring penetrates through walls, floors and ceilings. Install rubber gaskets behind outlet and switch on the exterior walls.

Use these steps to increase comfort and reduce utility bills.