Staying Ahead Of Your Electric Bills
Sunday, February 9, 2014, 1:00 AM | Leave Comment
Utilities can be expensive. If you have noticed too much of your income is needed to finance your electric bills, some tips can help you lower those monthly bills.
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You Do Not Have To Finance Energy Waste
If you are like many families you finance wasted energy on a regular basis. Much of this is due to products that drain energy when they are not in use.
You can start by checking each room of your home for electrical appliances that have lights. Microwaves, computer systems, and power bars are some common examples.
A good rule-of-thumb is appliances and products with lights use energy. They continue to drain energy when no one in your family is using them. It can make a significant difference in your electric bills if you develop the habit of unplugging them.
A second cause of energy waste is not turning off your appliances. Your family members may have the habit of leaving lights on when they have left a room or leave the house, allowing televisions or stereos to remain on when no one is listening to them, and similar habits.
If you do not want to finance high electric bills, everyone must give up these habits. It only takes a minute to turn something off when it is no longer in use.
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You Can Lower Your Bills If You Finance Electric Heat
Many families today prefer the comfort and convenience of electric heating systems. It can be quite expensive during the wintertime. However, there are ways to lower your bills.
First, make sure your home is properly insulated. If cold air comes through a poorly-insulated home, you will finance the weather conditions rather than your home heating system. Check for cracks in the walls, basement, and attic. Windows and doors should close tightly.
Second, teach everyone the importance of closing doors when they enter or exit your home. You do not need to finance an expensive habit. In addition to your family members, you can politely remind guests and neighbors to close the door. Leaving doors open for only a few minutes in the wintertime means higher electric bills you must finance.
Third, keep your thermostat set at a reasonable temperature. If your family members are at work or school during the daytime, set the thermostat so it will not turn on when you are not at home. It is not necessary to finance eight hours worth of heat when no one is in the house.
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Choose Free Entertainment Rather Than Finance Higher Bills
Another reason electric bills are higher in the winter is free time spent on passive indoor hobbies. If your free time consists of watching television, playing on the computer, or listening to music, you will finance the consequences. Instead, find activities you and your family can participate in that do not require electricity.
Whether you play instruments and sing, play board games, or even enjoy outdoor activities, there are many ways to spend free time without increasing your electricity bills.
Ask your spouse and children if they have any ideas. When it comes to saving money on the bills, everyone can have creative suggestions to contribute.
Whether you love winter or dislike it, it can be a pleasant time of the year when you do not have to pay high electricity bills each month.
You can start by gathering your family together and talking about these tips. It only takes a few changes to reduce your monthly bills.
If everyone in the family is cooperative and works together, you can enjoy the season and save money at the same time.
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William Stevens is a writer who creates informative articles in relation to technology. In this article, he offers tips to families regarding utility bills and aims to encourage further study with a NJIT Masters Electrical Engineering.
