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1. Top 3 Summer
Energy Saving Tips
for Your Carillon
Lakes Homes for
Sale

2. Summer is finally here. You may be
purchasing a home this summer since
research shows 60% of all homes are
bought between May and August.
Once you’ve closed the deal on your
Carillon Lakes home for sale try some
of these energy saving tips.

3. 1. Unplug unused electronic devices
Some electronic devices still use up a bit of electricity
even if you are not using them, as long as they are
plugged in. Chances are, you tend to leave appliances
plugged in even if they are not used. Statistics say that
around 5% - 10% of household energy consumption are
from plugged in but unused devices. That’s probably the
reason why they are called phantom load, idle current,
vampire power, or shadow load. It makes you pay for
something you don’t actually use.

4. So make it a habit to unplug electronic devices when you
don’t need them this summer. You may want to check the
appliances you use in your Carillon Lakes homes for sale.
Some of the most common appliances that are usually left
plugged in are computers (desktop and laptop), TVs, DVD
players, modems, Ipods and phones, coffeemaker, lamps,
and toasters. Since the summer heat will most likely make
you use your air conditioning unit more, try to lessen your
energy consumption with other appliances. Do not just
turn the power off. Unplug.

5. 2. Try energy saving alternatives
There are a lot of new options on most electronic
devices that boost high levels of efficiency with less
energy consumption. One widely known energy saver
alternative for lighting are the LED bulbs. Compared
to incandescent bulbs, they use up just one sixth of
electricity. They will also last 50 times longer than
the usual bulb. If you replace your lighting at home
with LED, you will be saving energy, helping the
environment and ensuring long term benefit.

6. Another good option to do is to tighten
windows or replace them with more energy
efficient ones for your Carillon Lakes homes
for sale. This would keep the cold air in.
Moreover, Columbia university experts say
that installing energy efficient windows can
save a household $150 every year.

7. 3. Use fewer appliances. Go out in the sun.
The most obvious way to cut down on energy use is to
resort to the traditional, more difficult way of doing
things, before the electronic appliances entered the
household scene. The most common items you could
probably put to a short rest are washing machines, dryers,
and dishwasher. Also, maximize the use of appliances
when you do use them. make sure to close doors and
windows when the air conditioning unit is on. Place lids on
stove top items you use when cooking and when you do
need to use your washers and dryers, ensure that they
have full load.

8. Lastly, Carillon Lakes has a lot of wonderful
summer attractions and amenities you will
enjoy this summer. Make the most out of the
sun by going to nearby pristine Florida
beaches. This will save you energy at home
and in turn, you will be energized after a
relaxing, fun-filled day.

9. Summer does not automatically mean sky
high electric bills. There’s always
something you can do to cut down on
energy consumption. Follow the tips below
to make sure that your electric bill won’t
give you a headache after you purchase
your Carillion Lakes Home for sale.

10. To get the best tips
on buying a Carillon
Lakes Lakeland FL
home, call me, Petra
Norris at (863) 619-
6918 or click http:
//activerain.
com/blogs/pnorris500
for more information.