Money Saving Tips
A.J. Perri’s Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Holiday Season!
If you’re still in need of gifts, here are five great stocking stuffer deals that will make everyone in your household feel merry and bright this holiday.
Read MoreWhat to Expect from a Home Energy Assessment
You can save energy, money, and our environment through a home energy assessment. As participating members of the New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program, our certified technicians at A.J. Perri can take inventory and provide you with a report of their findings.
Read MoreEquipment Tax Credits and Rebates for Primary New Jersey Residences
Are you interested in federal tax credits and saving big with your HVAC system? Our A.J. Perri professionals have compiled information about money-saving tax credits and other rebates that will make you extra thankful for your energy-efficient furnace this winter!
Read MoreInsulation
Be sure your home is adequately insulated. Adding insulation to attic areas is usually pretty easy. Other areas, such as outside walls, provide a more challenging project if extra insulation is needed.
Read MoreWater Heater
Turn down the temperature on your water heater. If you set the temperature at 120° F or below, you will save about 4% of your energy cost per 10° that you lower your thermostat. When you go on vacation, use the “vacation setting” on your water heater if available.
Read MoreDishwashers and Washing Machines
Don’t wash away your money with the dishes. Always run your dishwasher full. You may live in an area where it is more economical to run it during non-peak hours or in the evening. Ditto for the washing machine! Always run it full. The biggest laundry expense is heating the water.
Read MoreWater Savings
Just do it! Fix those dripping faucets. Turn the faucet off when you are not using the water. Yes, even when you are still standing there and will be using it again shortly. Did you know that showers cost less than baths? You will also use less water if you install energy efficient showerheads.
Read MoreToilet Leaks
You should occasionally check your toilets for leaks. Just place a few drops of food coloring in the tank (NOT the bowl). You can also use a few tablespoons of instant coffee or Kool-Aid. In thirty minutes, if the water in the bowl is colored, the tank is leaking and the stopper and valve seal…
Read MoreInsulating Ductwork and Pipes
Insulating pipes and ducts that run through unheated space will result in a significant savings in your energy bill. Heat escapes from bare hot-water pipes causing the water sitting in those pipes to cool down between uses. This results in running extra water from the faucet to get hot water. Wrapping these pipes will save…
Read MoreProgrammable Thermostat
With a programmable thermostat, you can program winter temperature at 65º at night, then back to 72º during the day. This simple program can save up to 15% on heating bills. If you need your furnace professionally serviced or inspected, call A.J. Perri Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical. We service and maintain all makes and…
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