10 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | DECEMBER 2024
By Andrea Henderson
Do you have hidden bank-account vampires that
are sucking money out of your automatic payment accounts
without your knowledge? Our utility companies have suggested
many ways to lower your utility bills and thereby decrease your
balances. SoCal Gas, Southern Calif. Edison, and our water
company, BCVWD, suggest that we try some of these methods
to save money.
SAVING ON GAS BILLS
1. Have air ducts tested for leaks and repair to save up to 30
percent on heating and cooking costs.
2. Save on water heating costs by washing and rinsing
clothes in cold water.
3. Save up to 10 percent on heating costs by lowering your
furnace thermostat by five to eight degrees, if health
permits.
4. Reduce the temperature on your water heater. Lowering the
temperature on the water heater or setting it at 129 degrees,
can save up to 22 percent in energy costs.
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