Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Simple Tricks To Lower Your Monthly Electric Bills

By Carol Meyer


On average, many people spend quite a lot of money for their monthly electric bill. Finding ways to save money while still relying on electrical consumption can be challenging to reconcile, but it is possible to achieve. Read the tips in the guide below to discover how you can accomplish this goal.

Bright ideas. This is a great opportunity for you to upgrade the lighting in your house. Most people now rely on energy saving lights that can work with both commercial and residential wiring. Visit any hardware store near you and search for these items. Energy efficient light bulbs are more expensive than regular ones, but they consume less electricity and give off a brighter luminosity.

Style yourself right. There may be days when the weather is just right that you do not have to rely on your heater or air conditioning system. As such, dress yourself to suit the current temperature in your home. And even when the climate reaches extremes, wear the right clothes to beat the heat or the cold. Use light and breathable fabrics for hot summer days and wear thick, heavy textiles for cold winter nights.

Hot and cold. The rule of thumb when using your cooling or heating mechanisms is that you must turn them off whenever you are not using them. When the weather is windy, aerate your interiors naturally by opening your windows. And if you really cannot stand the heat during those sweltering summer months, seal all doors and windows to ensure that the cool temperature of the AC is sustained.

Shut it down. When no one is at home, ensure that your heating or cooling systems along with your lights are turned off. With the exception of your refrigerator, unplug every other appliance in your house. Even when your TV or microwave is not in use, leaving them plugged in still consumes electricity that adds up to your monthly charges.

A greener wash. A clever trick to saving electricity when doing your laundry is to use cold water when washing. Additionally, only use the washing machine if you have a full load of clothes to clean. Skip the electric dryer on hot days since the sun can perfectly dry your clothes.

Kitchen rules. When defrosting frozen items, use the microwave but only for a few minutes and allow the food to defrost naturally afterwards. Keep the lids on pots and pans to reduce cooking time on your electric stove. As for your dishwasher, only run it when you have plenty of dishes to clean. If you only have a few items to wash, rinse them by hand in the kitchen sink.

Consider insulants. Insulating your house is a smart move that will greatly reduce the costs in your energy bill every month. The parts of your home that requires insulation largely involves the roof and the ceilings. This is to allow the internal temperature to be conducive for comfort and avoids your cooling or heating systems from being overworked.

Electricity may be give our lives comfort and convenience, but too much of it can break our bank accounts. Hopefully, the tips in this guide should help you save money when your next energy bill arrives. Be smart with your choices and always remain diligent with these steps.




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