It's been a HOT Summer and the electric bill is sky high!!!!! I love Summertime but I also love an air conditioned home to walk into after I have enjoyed the outdoors. Below are a few tips of how one can reduce their electric bill - even during the HOT Summer months with their air conditioner cranking - as far as I know everyone is always looking for ways to SAVE MORE and Spend LESS.
1. Program Your Thermostat: Set your thermostat to raise for the times when you're not at home. If you do not have a set schedule of when you are not at home just raise your 
thermostat a bit when you leave your house.
2. Unplug Appliances: Any appliance that is not in use UNPLUG and save. A few examples of things I am guilty of keeping plugged in are a hair dryer, laptop and the coffeemaker.
3. Change Your Light bulbs: Compact florescent bulbs use a quarter the electricity and last longer than regular bulbs. And, they're the environmentally responsible choice.
4. Install Motion Detectors on Lights: This can be a bit costly but the savings will add up. I know that in my house we are all guilty of forgetting to turn off lights - especially my kids. I suggest just installing the motion detectors in rooms that are used by everyone in your household.
5. Check Furniture Placement: Do you have a couch, bed or a rug that is covering your vent?? Move them and start seeing the savings.
The above article, It's Been A HOT Summer and The Electric Bill is Sky High - Few Tips to Reduce Your Next Bill, was written by Noah Levy REALTOR in Highland Park IL.
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Hi Noah,
Good tips, but why would we unplug unused appliances? Just kind of curious...
Noah - Good tips for sure and worthwhile sharing with everyone. In response to Bob above I would say that even unused appliance still can draw some power depending upon which appliance it is... just thinking out loud..
Bob
This is something that my older son learned @ school last year and shared with us !!! When an appliance is left plugged in it still sucks up power - especially a laptop!!!
Lisa & Robert - you were correct with your assumption :)