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| Eliminate wasted energy. Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms. Unplug that spare refrigerator in the garage if you don't truly need it - this seemingly convenient way to keep extra drinks cold adds 10-25% to your electric bill from the Arlington utility company. Turn off kitchen and bath-ventilating fans after they've done their job - these fans can blow out a house-full of heated air if inadvertently left on. Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning to prevent up to 8% of your furnace-heated air from going up the chimney. To prevent wasting alot of time, connect Arlington utilities online. |
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| Once you choose a Arlington utility company, make sure the contract includes all the terms in writing. Doublecheck that you know the costs and how to get in touch with the company with questions or complaints. Connect Arlington utilities online. |
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| If you haven't had a meter reading taken, then don't forget to take this yourself and ring and write to the Arlington utility company. Leave a note for the new owners, again so that any dispute can be sorted out quickly. Connect Arlington utilities online. |
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| Install low flow showerheads to save money with your Arlington utility company. If you do not already have them, low flow showerheads and faucets can drastically cut your hot water expenses. Savings of 10-16% of water heating costs. Connect Arlington utilities online. |
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| Check with your Arlington utility company to see whether a flat rate or measured service plan will save you the most money. This will save money on utilities as well as give you consistent bill every month to more effectively manage your money. |
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| To save money with your Arlington utility company, check your bill to see if you have optional services that you don't really need or use. Each option you drop could save you $40 or more each year. |
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| Choose Energy StarŪ appliances and electronics to save money with your Arlington utility company. When buying new appliances, choose Energy StarŪ-certified models. For example, a new Energy StarŪ-refrigerator uses about 20% less energy than a standard new refrigerators, and 46% less than one made in 1980. A new Energy StarŪ clothes washer uses nearly 50% less energy than a standard washer. Connect Arlington utilities online. |
