Looking to cut down on your electricity bills? You might already be doing the usual “turn off the lights when no one is in the room”, but did you know that there are many other ways you could actually save your money? These 10 hacks will help put extra money in your pocket while saving your electricity.
Turn Down Thermostat at Night
Many of us love to go to sleep when the house is a bit cooler, but you can turn off the thermostat at night. Since it’s already cool outside, your house will stay cool till morning.
Say No to Dryers
Washing your clothes by hand is definitely not an easy task, but drying them is a whole another story. Instead of using a dryer to dry your clothes, choose to dry them in the sun. This will prevent you from using a dryer and save your energy use.
Turn the Power Off
Even when your electronics are turned off or not in use, they’re still using energy. The beneficial thing to do is to turn off the power strip so that the electrical devices do not use excess electricity.
Choose Cold Water
When washing your clothes, use cold water instead of hot water. Studies concluded that washing machines use less energy in cold water than a warm one.
Plant Trees
According to studies, planting trees near the south and southeastern parts of your house can save you a ton of money. The trees will protect your home from harsh sun rays during the summer and keep your home cool.
Renewable Energy
Prioritize the use of solar panels to produce more efficient electricity for your home. Take advantage of the power of the sun and save on your energy costs.
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are said to use at least 75% less energy. If every home in America replaced just one incandescent light bulb with a fluorescent one, we’ll be saving enough energy to light 3 million homes.
Changing Filters
Make sure to change your AC filter regularly or you might run the risk of having a clogged filter that won’t run as efficiently and using twice the usual amount of energy.
Roof Color
Houses with black roofs attract more sun rays while those with a lighter color tend to have lower air conditioning bill.
Pack More Tightly
When you open your freezer, all the freezing cold air is going to come out. This promotes more loss of energy. One way to prevent this is to pack your freezer full of stuff which will reduce the amount of cold air coming out.
These tiny but effective steps can help reduce your energy use and costs over the long term.
