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0:00 Intro
0:15 Tip 1: Get a Home Energy Audit
0:57 Tip 2: Use a Smart Thermostat
1:59 Tip 3: Turn Down Your Water Heater
2:36 Tip 4: Unplug Appliances
3:52 Tip 5: Use Your Dishwasher
4:02 Tip 6: Change Your Air Filters
4:31 Tip 7: Take Advantage of Off-Peak Rates
5:04 Outro
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@jamirsaunders5246
August 23, 2025 at 8:52 am
This better late than never ahhhh timing
@seanhynesireland
August 23, 2025 at 9:34 am
Why don’t American houses have switches on sockets?
@Nickie102
August 23, 2025 at 11:02 am
Depends on the house. Relatively modern homes will have them, primarily in places like kitchens and bathrooms
@121476
August 23, 2025 at 11:49 am
We have lower wattage outlets. About half of what is used in the UK so they don’t pose serious danger if touched accidentally
@NextNate03
August 24, 2025 at 2:38 am
Because 🇺🇸 are superior.
In reality, each country has different standards.
@OneManOnFire
August 23, 2025 at 10:29 am
I don’t use AC or the heater. The fridge is plugged all the time but other than that everything is typically disconnected or unplugged.
@ScottFive1234
August 23, 2025 at 11:45 am
Great job Dillon. Thanks for the video!
@elappen17
August 23, 2025 at 2:26 pm
These are great tips ! Thanks !
@JackReynoso
August 23, 2025 at 2:55 pm
Can confirm, Dillon is a BIG DAWG!
@landshass2849
August 23, 2025 at 10:32 pm
4:46 am pm !!! I’m confused. 🙄
@NextNate03
August 24, 2025 at 2:36 am
Nice to meet you Confused.
@NextNate03
August 24, 2025 at 2:35 am
Tax credits are useless if you don’t make enough money to get any of the credits.
@dennismcconnell7057
August 24, 2025 at 1:21 pm
We have radon problems in our area. So unfortunately we can’t make it that air tight
@tortugatortuga7505
August 24, 2025 at 7:44 pm
How does plug in solar impact rates?