Can we be cool in our homes today and not hot under the collar tomorrow because of the energy bills?

Today:  It’s Hot.  Yesterday:  It was Hot.  Tomorrow:  It will probably be hot.  Our families must be comfortable and able to sleep and carry on a normal day despite the weather.  Ideally, we would want to be able to achieve this without having to worry about a potentially enormous energy bill at the end of the heat wave.  For the next few weeks, all across Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens this will prove to be a daunting task, but not impossible.  We have some tips we have collected to help you save on your energy bill and keep your loved ones cool at the same time.  We wish to thank Donna Daniels from yahoo.com and Get Green Living for these tips. 

When it is hot outside you don't need to have your hot water heater on as high as you have during the winter. You can save money by turning your water heater down a few degrees, which will help save on energy costs.  In some instances, you may not even notice that the water heater has been turned down since it is warmer outside and will compensate for the adjustment on your thermostat.  Are you hungry?   Cooking indoors can heat up the house since you are using the oven, stovetop or microwave to cook your meals.  Even using the slow cooker adds heat to the house and as a result, adds to your energy bills since your air conditioner has to work harder to keep the house cool.  By eating more cold meals like sandwiches, cereal and salads you can save on your energy bill, even making a nice family night and start up the grill, cook outdoors and you will save money on energy costs.

A clothes dryer heats up to dry clothes.  When the clothes dryer heats up, it also warms up the room it is in.  You can hang your clothes outdoors to dry them.  A practical solution, a no-heavy-liftng alternative: buying an Energy Star-rated programmable thermostat for as little as $25.  "When the house is empty, the thermostat could be turned up and set to have the tempertaure drop to more comfortable levels by the time you arrive home.  Just doint that can cut energy expenses by 10 percent, cooling a house in the summer averages about 12 percent of your annual bill.  Our Live in Care, Personal Care Aides, Home Health Aides and Companions can help provide the proper nourishment, liquids and comfort necessary within the home, and hopefully this article shows we care about the quality of life in and our of your home.