ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As millions of
Georgians change their clocks to mark the end of daylight
saving time this Saturday, Nov. 4,
Georgia Power encourages customers to make small, once-a-year
changes to save money and energy year round.
Tips from Georgia Power:
- Service Your HVAC system – Have your Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system serviced at least
once a year by a qualified, licensed and approved HVAC technician.
As much as 50 percent of monthly energy use can be attributed to
heating and cooling the home with inefficient systems costing
customers hundreds of dollars in additional energy costs every
year.
- Drain your Water Heater – Make sure your water heater is
properly maintained by draining a bucket of water from the tank at
least once a year to remove sediment that can interfere with
heating.
- Caulk & Strip – Make sure your warm air stays inside
by checking for leaks around doors and windows annually. Replace
cracked or peeling caulk or weather stripping to save up to 10
percent on energy use.
- Do the Ducts – In addition to cleaning the lint screen
after each load, clean your dryer's exhaust duct at least once a
year to remove excessive lint which will help maintain the
efficiency of the dryer.
- Clean the Coils – Vacuum your refrigerator coils at
least once a year to increase its efficiency.
Saving Made Easy
Georgia Power encourages
customers to find even more ways to save by accessing energy saving
tools and resources online at GeorgiaPower.com/Save, including
hundreds of easy energy tips, a free online energy checkup and a
variety of rebates and incentives for both homes and businesses.
The company also offers customers a single, convenient online
portal featuring the most popular energy saving and smart home
products, such as LED lighting and smart thermostats, at
GeorgiaPowerMarketplace.com. Finally, step-by-step instructions for
the do-it-yourselfer are easy to find on Georgia Power's YouTube
Channel.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's
premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.5
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural
gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind.
Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its
customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by
J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer
satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and
connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower),
Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram
(Instagram.com/ga_power).
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