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Saving Money
We did the this a little over a year ago and the summer electric bills were a regular at the high $600's. This year nothing has been over $400. ...
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- when you cook, cook enough for at least two meal, then freeze. Less oven time AND you will love the nights you don't have to cook........just defrost!
- i wash everything in cold water & hang dry as much as i can. if you can use a crockpot or electric skillet as much as possible, they use way less energy than an oven o...
- My huband just got some kind of special plug or adaptor for the tv's and computer that saves lots of electricity. its called a power safer/saver and he got it at at Fr...
Seeking Reliable, Low Priced Energy Company.
Read all 12 responses: "My last electricity bill about knocked me off my feet! I am looking to switch providers. Does anyone have recommendations for a ...
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- I currently use stream energy through ignite. My bills have gone done since swithching over. My website is freedomtobe.igniteinc.biz. there is no cost to switch over, ...
- Hello P.! I can actually help you. Stream Energy is a provider with prices that will always be below the "price to beat". Call me at ###-###-#### or go to my webs...
- we switched to reliant a couple of years ago, they are cheaper than txu and we have had no problems
Big Help with My Monthly Finances!
Oct 19, 2009 ... I saved 28% off my electric bill in the first month and it looks like it might be ... We only spend $ on food and that is about it other than electricity. ...
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- which device to save 28% on electric.... and it is local or a national company? if national, please include a website if possible? thanks...
- I'm interested in seeing what everybody has to say! Always looking for ways.... First, we don't rent movies - they have them free at the library. We have all ener...
- What did you purchase? Our electric bill is horrible!! I try to do coupons but cannnot find coupons for what we need, we also use the energy saving light bulbs, use ...
Any Had Window Tinting or Solar Screens on Their House?
In regards to the electric bill, we did see electric bills of about $200 this last summer .... Stream Electricity is one of the 5 largest carriers in Texas. ...
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- Hi L., We debated for a long time between window tinting and solar screens. Our house has large windows facing both east and west. We decided to go with a light tan...
- I used to be a new home inspector for a large new home builder and the window tint did void the warranty as it has be known to cause a problem with double paned window...
- I have had both...I DON'T recommend the window tinting. We have solar screens now and we love them. I don't know that it saved too much on our bills, but it did sa...
Radiant Barrier and Insulation
We have a 1660 sq. ft. home that have electric bills over $400 in the summer ... I called my electric company, I called the public electricity commission, ...
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- We have the kind that rolls out like perferated aluminum foil that is quilted. You can tell when you walk in my house in the summer where it starts and stops in the at...
- Hello N.,My name is Don Kennedy and I know about all that you are asking about. You can contact me at ###-###-#### or email me ____@____.com.
- Yes, radiant barriers do work. They block the radiant heat from the sun and help keep the attic cool when paired with appropriate ventilation. The best kind of barri...
Trying to Go Green
Fans use way less electricity than air conditioners. And we keep the windows open just a little at night. That seems to keep the air circulating enough that ...
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- In most cases, you'll use more energy trying to cool down a warm home than you will maintaining a constant temperature.
- Hi N.! Glad to hear that you care! I try to stand as much as I can without the air, use attic fan at night and regular fans during the day, Y set an inflatable pool...
- why not open the windows in the morning? can't get any more green than that, right! especially now, where the weather is so close to desired room temperature.
Just Bought a Home and Don't Know What I Need!
Oh, and fuses if the electricity is still on a fuse box (or whatever a breaker box uses .... don't know that, we still had fuses). ...
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- C., I may not be in the norm here, but after purchasing many homes and upgrading size, etc. the most important thing I can share with you is LESS IS MORE! Unless mo...
- Don't know what was already said (I didn't read it all). But here's my thoughts: Lawn mower, edge trimmer, trowel, pruner, etc. Lightbulbs (florescent are best f...
- Congratulations on your new home! I bought a town house a year ago, and it was surprising all the things I needed that I didn't think of, since I'd lived in apartment...
Advise on Using US Electrical Goods in United Kingdom
Read all 11 responses: "Hello, I'm reaching out to any of you that have had experience or knowledge of relocating to the United Kingdom from USA.
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- Our best friends moved to Vienna two years ago. The sold or stored all of their big electronics and bought new ones over there. They use the converters for small ele...
- sell them before you leave. if there are elecrical issues, a converter won't solve them. shipping plus electrical woes would easily offset the apparent savings of keep...
- I came the other way - from the UK to here, it cost us around $8000 to ship over around 20 large boxes 2 cats and a dog. We gave away or sold all of our electrical st...
Need Program to Help with Electric Bill
Read all 5 responses: "okay so this is really hard for me to put out there but here's my situation. we moved here less than a year ago bc i had lost my job ...
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- Check with your local United Way. You should be able to call 211 from any landline phone and get connected to them. You can also contact your local Dept of Human Servi...
- I'm very sorry you're going through all of this right now. I can't imagine that there are not more organizations out there you can turn to since you are low income and...
- I know that some may balk at this but have you tried the Salvation Army-I know that they help with these types of situations. They are usually especially helpful when ...
Collection and Medical bills................HELP!!!!
Friends of mine had a difficult time and the electric company said they wrote ... They moved back in town reestablished electricity with the only electric ...
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- If you constantly had some insurance, even if the company changed, your new insurance is required to cover the expenses from your birth. They'll say that they don't h...
- Sorry to hear about the medical insurance change over and the impact it has had on your life. I know of people with similiar situations that were allowed to be carried...
- My mom worked in medical billing and she always told me to ask for a Hardship from the hospital. Most major hospitals have this but you only get it when you ask for it...
