A Handy Guide To Saving Energy At Home

| Friday, April 8, 2016
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.

All of the lights. Out with the old and in with the new when it comes to illuminating your home. Nowadays, a lot of homes are using cost efficient lights that are compatible with commercial and residential wiring. You can purchase these bulbs in any home depot. And while these energy saving light bulbs might be pricier, they last much longer and produce a stronger glow.

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.

Open and close. Whenever possible, turn off the air conditioner when not in use and open the windows of your home to let in the breeze. On days where the heat is unbearable, double check that all the windows and doors are tightly closed to block out the warmth. This also ensures that the coldness of the AC remains firmly indoors.

Switch it off. Before leaving your home, turn off all the lights as well as your heating and air conditioning units. Keep your fridge running but adjust the settings to make it slightly less cooler and program it back to normal when you return. Furthermore, always unplug any appliance from their sockets since anything left on standby will still use up energy.

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.

Insulate your home. Proper insulation in your house can mean a significant difference in lowering the costs of your electric bill. Make sure that your roof is well insulated along with the ceilings. This ensures that the internal climate of your residence is adequately adjusted for ideal comfort.

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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