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| Install a programmable thermostat to save money with your West utility company. You can save up to 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills by simply turning your thermostat back 10% to 15% while you are away during the day, on vacation or sleeping. Connect West utilities online. |
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| Increase ceiling insulation to save money with your West utility company. If your ceiling is uninsulated or scantily insulated, consider increasing your insulation to up to R-38 to reduce heating costs by 5-25 percent. Connect West utilities online. |
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| West utility company now convienently offer the ability for you to connect your services online. When you connect West utilities online, you can choose from water, electric, gas, newspapers, phone, and cable utility companies |
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| Reduce hot water temperature and save on your West utility company bill. Set your water heater to the "normal" setting or 120º, unless the owner's manual for your dishwasher requires a higher setting. Savings are 7-11% of water heating costs. Reduce the amount of time and connect West utilities online |
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| If a West utility company offers a lease on equipment, it is usually best to buy instead of lease. You will usually save money by buying your phones instead of leasing them. |
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| A West utility company oftens charges less when use during not peak hours occur. Long distance calls made during evenings, at night, or on weekends can cost significantly less than weekday calls. |
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| Use appliances efficiently to save money with your West utility company. Do only full loads when using your dishwasher and clothes washer. Use the cold water setting on your clothes washer when you can. Using cold water reduces your washer's energy use by 75%. Be sure to clean your clothes dryer's lint trap after each use. Use the moisture-sensing automatic drying setting on your dryer if you have one. Connect West utilities online. |
