how to cut your electric bill in half,simple ideas for free, part four of a Diy series

[BigBrownDad]

Jeff, kudos! I am inspired. I live in Calif. and we get some nasty heat. I will add some video of my house, it stays super cool because of some mods. I just ordered a humidifier. The extra water heater tank is awesome. Bubble wrap to be installed. Thanks much.

[jeffmolly1]

@BigBrownDad You are welcome man. Live long and prosper.

Jeff

[willowlands1]

This is really great practical information. It's hard to spend the money to save the money though ie blanket for hot water tank , humidifier, shower head, and can't do it all at one time. A priority list would be great to work down, then when you see the results it would motivate you to keep going. You've given so many great tips it's hard to know where to start...are the videos in any cost savings priority?

Thanks, so much appreciated, very educational. You're very knowledgeable.

[jeffmolly1]

@willowlands1 Thank you very much. Yes it is mostly general knowlwedge and i am suprised at how many people don't know this stuff.I'll have more soon.

Jeff

[henryzimmer]

Thanks for a really good educational series!!! Keep up the good work and hope the store is doing fine! Cheers from Sweden!

[thatguy1894]

I can't believe how much I didn't know. I will be starting my solar project in January so I will be contacting you very shortly. Your videos are GREAT! Simple step by step a monkey could follow along.

[yuber75]

is part 5 out yet :)?

[jeffmolly1]

@yuber75 It will be.Just been to busy to do the rest.

Jeff

[MrMENRIQUE2]

@jeffmolly1Hi Jeff, great videos, keep them coming, wonderful information. At the end of part three you said that in part four you were going to show us how to use the cloth dryer as a heater but you never did in part four, is that going to be in part five?, thanks for you time.

[gorgeousdzastr]

@jeffmolly1 Looking forward to part 5.

[y2k2004]

change the light bulbs in your fridge to cfl and freezer to led. saves heat in the unit!

[mr1000rx]

drop an extension over the back fence world all the time.

[RHEAD100]

+Kick Butt video Jeff. THANKS

[nrodge1]

The Kill-A-Watt is great for telling if your fridge is in defrost or not (if your plug is easy to get to). Defrost is usually about 400W. Another method is to use a ohm meter across the plug, the ohms should change when you manually switch to defrost and should never be open (high ohms) if your heater coil and thermostat are working properly. A average fridge should draw about 1KWH a day, if yours draws a lot more find out why! techluck DOT com

[satan31337]

silicone spray works better then petrolium jelly in my experince. the silicon spray really plumps up and moistens rubber very well. nice video nice tips

[jeffmolly1]

@satan31337 I did not know that. Sounds like the silicone spray will work better than petroleum jelly.

Keep the good ideas coming, Thank you satan31337

Jeff, MWAS

[HUCKLES42]

JEFF WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT USING TIMERS  ? CAN THIS DAMAGE THE REFRIGERATOR MOTOR FOR OFF GRID USED

[jeffmolly1]

@HUCKLES42  I don't think that using a timer would be a good idea, it would allow your frig to get to warm at times and your food spoil.

Jeff

[599891]

Good stuff, thanks for your time.

[indman101]

would a refrigerator or freezer be more efficient in a basement since it's much cooler?was told humidity in my basement might make it run harder.Thanks for the free videos

[jeffmolly1]

@indman101 Yes it would be more efficient in the basement, it's actually the perfect place for them.The temperature down there is probably more constant and cooler all the time. for instance you probably get alot of heat in your kitchen just from cooking which is not going to happen in the basement. The only problem in a basement if it's damp at all do not put the frig directly on the bare cement floor it can rust out the bottom. put it on some 3/4" lumber up off the floor.

Jeff

[bullreporter]

Would a D/C Refrig. be more efficient?

[jeffmolly1]

@bullreporter I'am not sure if it would be.

Jeff

[MarinePrepper]

ty again sir

[jeffmolly1]

@MarinePrepper Your welcome.

Jeff

[shartne]

Great information I had no idea that the coils should be cleaned so often to save electricity. wow you must have been a refrigeration man.

[jeffmolly1]

@shartne I was in the appliance service and repair business for 25 years. This video covers the most common problems with refrigerators. When a customer called me and complained there electric bill went from $100.00 a month to $125.00 we found the frig to be the problem.

Jeff, Missouri Wind And Solar

[pennsperson]

Great videos Jeff. I've already sent links to my friends. Hope you have part 5 up soon. Will that explain the savings you can get using the clothes dryer? In the case of the dryer, what about particles being put into the air for people with allergies? For the fridge, is there anything wrong with using an LED bulb in fridge? Less energy used, but also less heat. Finally, what's your opinion on heat/thermal detectors for finding sources of heat loss in your home? Thanks again!

[jeffmolly1]

@pennsperson Thank you. Part 5 will be on the clothes dryer. Leds in the frig won't hurt anything. I have heard that the thermal detectors work pretty well, have'nt used one myself though.

Jeff, MWAS