Tip to save money

[max23]

Here's a tip that I usually do to save money.

Use a timer power plug.

There are a number of power plug that has an in-built timer.

Use it in places that may require you to run like 24 hours but you don't need it at an extended time.

For example, I usually auto-switch off my water boiler every night at 12am, and it will auto switch on at 6am.

I save 6 hours of useless electricity.

I notice that I have a 10% drop in my bills.

Try it out!

[Palooka]

Yep, I remember my parents using timer plugs when I was a child for the lights. I don't have a need for one, but they are great if one goes out of town and could cut down on energy use for several things.

[frugalfranny]

But what can you do if you have a gas water heater? I turned down the thermostat on it a little bit but not much into cold showers....

Where else would this work? I like that idea.

I put the 'water heater blanket' on the appliance and I think that helped some but would like to do more.

[Grainlady]

You need to be aware of the risk from Legionella, the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease from hot water tanks with water temperatures between 70°F and 100°F - so it's best to maintain a temperature of 120°F or hotter.

[frugalfranny]

You need to be aware of the risk from Legionella, the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease from hot water tanks with water temperatures between 70°F and 100°F - so it's best to maintain a temperature of 120°F or hotter.

Thanks GL.........didn't realize that is one of the sources of it.

Good info to know..........

[maryannsms]

You need to be aware of the risk from Legionella, the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease from hot water tanks with water temperatures between 70°F and 100°F - so it's best to maintain a temperature of 120°F or hotter.

I never thought that, that is the source of that bad bacteria...
Thanks for the info...now i would definitely be aware and maintain my temperature into that preferred level.