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ShirLee McGarry's Homes4SaleUtah BLOG, features great articles for consumers, homeowners and Realtors® addressing community, local, state and national real estate news. Articles also include refreshing humor to encourage smiles and support for all real estate warriors in the trenches who do stand out to make a difference in their client's lives in the exciting and challenging world of the Realtor®. Penned by Associate Broker-Realtor®,and Registered Author, ShirLee McGarry® with RealtyPath in Sandy, Utah

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Cool ways to beat the heat







Set your thermostat to 78◦ F and program it 
  a few degrees higher when no one is home.

 

 

Use portable or ceiling fans to stay cool.
  They can make a room feel five degrees cooler.

 




Keep blinds and drapes closed during the day






Replace air filters monthly to reduce 
  consumption by 5-15%



 


Well-placed shade trees can reduce your cooling  needs up to 30%. Plant them on the SE/SW sides of 
your home and to shade AC units.



Shift your electricity use away from peak hours in the summer (2 pm to 8 pm on weekdays).

Additional tips:
Bill Help May Only Be a Phone Call Away

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If you are having trouble paying your bills, you may be eligible for assistance through the Lend A Hand program administered by The Salvation Army. Please call them at 1-801-969-0526 for details – assistance will be dependent on the availability of funding.

You may also qualify to reduce your monthly bills through the Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP) bill discount. Call 211 for a referral to an agency that can assist you.

If you don’t qualify for assistance but still need help paying your electric bill, please call us toll free at 1-888-221-7070. Our customer service representatives will work with you to make payment arrangements and share no- or low-cost energy-saving tips.


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