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Many of us are looking for ways to be more energy efficient around our homes in addition to saving money on utility bills. With this increased concern for energy conservation and cost cutting, a lot of tips are circulating on how to accomplish this. Some of these tips date back to what our grandparents told us to do. These myths are so ingrained in us because we were told by so and so that we don’t even realize they may actually be having the opposite affect … wasting energy and costing money!

Seventy-five percent of all household water use occurs in the bathroom, making it the most likely place for water damage to occur. Some simple tips along with regular inspection can help prevent major problems from occurring and keep maintenance costs to a minimum.

There is nothing better for your heating and/or air conditioning system than preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance allows your system to work at peak efficiency year in and year out. A system that is maintained annually experiences considerably fewer breakdowns. Preventive maintenance agreements prevent problems from happening in the first place. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind in knowing that your system is saving you money on your utility bills every time it comes on. Usually, the energy savings are enough to pay the cost of the planned annual maintenance service.

In tough economic times, people are looking to save money. We’ve all experienced the downturn of the economy and are looking for ways to cut back on expenses. In my own recent attempts I came across some very helpful websites. Some of these sites I use in my own industry for saving energy, fuel, and money and some are helpful in everyday life with great money saving tips …

We rely on our water heaters everyday. Whether you have a gas or electric water heater they are usually pretty dependable. With a little maintenance you can extend the life of your water heater and save money in the process.

With fall in swing and cool temperatures arriving now is a good time to understand not only the problems that your heating system might experience but also how you might be able to trouble shoot the problem before calling a technician.

Excess lint in your dryer and dryer venting builds up slowly and gradually – you don’t even realize it’s happening. Many homeowners think that by cleaning out the lint filter after each load that you are doing your job of maintaining your dryer. This is not the case! Cleaning out the lint filter is a very important part of dryer maintenance but to insure the safety of your family and home you need to clean out the drying venting as well.

Clearing a clogged drain can be a major hassle and one of the most common plumbing problems homeowners face. If there's a total blockage of the drain, then the sink, toilet, shower, or tub will be filled with water and the blockage will have to be removed through that.

Next to heating and cooling, heating water is the highest energy user in your home. On average, households will spend $400-600 per year on heating water. New technology enables homes to have instant hot water and decrease water heating costs by up to 50% by installing a Tankless Water Heater.

Winter, with its blustery, cold weather is just around the corner. Soon we’ll be dragging the sweaters out of our closets and turning the heat on in our houses. No one looks forward to being hit with the large energy bills that result from heating our homes. There are some simple things that we can do to help lower our energy bills this winter.