Tips on saving energy costs

Furnace Filter

Your furnace works hard all winter to keep your home comfortable.
Check the filter regularly and replace it if you need to.
If a later of dirt has built up, simply throw it away and slide in a new one.

Leaving Town
If you're leaving home for a few days, here are some things you can do to save energy.
- Turn down your thermostat.
- Unplug major electronics, such as TVs and cable boxes.
- And instead of leaving a few lights on all of the time, put some on a timer to make it look like someone is home.


Clothes Washer
Did you know that about 90% of the energy used for washing clothes goes to heating the water?
By simply changing the setting from "hot" to "warm," you could save up to 50% on your energy use - and still get your clothes clean.


Extra Fridge
I know how convenient it can be to have a second refrigerator in the garage.
But did you know that it could be costing you an extra $150 a year in electricity?
Ask yourself if it's really worth it. And if you do keep it, why not plug it in only a couple of days before you need it.



Caulk
Did you know that some homes have enough leaks around the windows and doors to equal a three-foot-square hole in the wall?
Imagine how much energy would escape through an opening like that.
By caulking and weather-stripping, you could save up to 20% on energy.


Call Before You Dig
Isn't it great to get outside in the Spring and work in the yard?
Well, here's a bright idea for staying safe:
If you're going to be planting a tree or digging in the yard for any reason, call your utility first.
They'll locate and mark any underground lines.
Because if your shovel comes in contact with an underground line, the results could be fatal.

So call before you dig.

KANSAS ONE-CALL
1-800-DIG-SAFE
1-800-344-7233

MISSOURI ONE-CALL
1-800-DIG-RITE
1-800-344-7483

Allow two working days for member utilities to mark your service locations. It's one call that can save your life.


Electrical Safety In Storm Season
With storm season in our area, It's a good time to brush up on some electrical safety tips.

Here's a bright idea:
If you see a downed power line, always assume that it's live.
And whatever you do, don't touch it or try to move it with another object.
Just move away from it. And call KCP&L immediately.
Play it safe and have a great Spring.



CFL Bulbs
Here's an easy, money-saving tip:
Replace your old light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
It may look kind of funny. But it'll save you money.
Because it uses about one third the energy of normal bulbs.
If every American replaced just one old bulb with one of these, the reduction in green house gasses would be like taking 2 million cars off our roads.
Now that's a bright idea.


Fridge Coils
Did you know that your refrigerator accounts for 10% of your monthly electricity use?
After all, it's running 24/7, keeping your food fresh.
But here's a bright idea:
You can reduce the energy your refrigerator uses, simply by cleaning the cooling coils twice a year.
Your fridge will work more efficiently and save you up to $10 a month.
Pretty cool, huh?


Ladder Safety
With Spring here, people are up on ladders, pruning trees and cleaning gutters.
But remember...
If you or your ladder comes into contact with an overhead line, the result can be fatal.
So here's a bright idea: always look up before raising your ladder. And stay at least ten feet from the nearest line.

Play it safe. And have a great Spring.

Call Before You Trim
Contact KCP&L at
816-471-KCPL
816-471-5275