Winter is right around the
corner, so start preparing now! In many homes during the fall and winter you
tend to have higher electricity bills due to the increase in use of heating
systems and other electrical appliances. However, there are many low-cost ways
you can take to keep power consumption to a minimum. Below are some tips on how
to save on your electricity bills:
Fix Up Your Home for the
Winter- Find drafty windows around the house that bring the cold
outdoor air into your home and cover them with plastic film along with thick
insulating drapes to prevent the heat from escaping. Also, you should look for
damage or leaks in piping around the house and seal them immediately to prevent
unnecessary damage caused to the structure. Before the winter sets in, ensure
that you inspect the heating system for any damage or leak and improve their
fuel efficiency.
Make Small Adjustments to the Heating System- A major source of power consumption during the winter is the heating system, but with a few small tweaks you can save a considerable amount on your electric bill. If you are at home during the day, adjust the thermostat to the lowest possible temperature while ensuring that you are warm and comfortable. If you are outside the house, you can leave the thermostat roughly 15° higher than normal to save up to 10% on the electric bill. If you do not think you’d be able to do that they have programmable thermostats. A programmable thermostat is a thermostat which is designed to adjust the temperature according to a series of programmed settings that take effect at different times of the day. We can’t forget about your electric water heater, you can always put it on a timer as well.
Follow UsMake Small Adjustments to the Heating System- A major source of power consumption during the winter is the heating system, but with a few small tweaks you can save a considerable amount on your electric bill. If you are at home during the day, adjust the thermostat to the lowest possible temperature while ensuring that you are warm and comfortable. If you are outside the house, you can leave the thermostat roughly 15° higher than normal to save up to 10% on the electric bill. If you do not think you’d be able to do that they have programmable thermostats. A programmable thermostat is a thermostat which is designed to adjust the temperature according to a series of programmed settings that take effect at different times of the day. We can’t forget about your electric water heater, you can always put it on a timer as well.
Some other miscellaneous task you can do which can
decrease your bills - During the winter ,
take advantage of sunlight and heat by opening all south facing windows during
the day and shutting them at night.
Switching to low energy LED lighting systems can also
help you in your energy saving efforts.
Quality Electric Service
609.861.1409
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