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How to Reduce Your Electricity Costs

localedge • Aug 15, 2019

Every year, Americans use more electricity than the year before. Not very surprising. But what might surprise you is that we double our electricity usage every 20 years. Only Canada uses more electricity per household and, after the U.S. comes Australia – on average, we use twice as much per household as they do. Is all this added usage reflecting on your electricity bill? More importantly, are you interested in reducing electricity consumption as well as cost? Here are some helpful tips on how to accomplish that.
Refrigerator – Your fridge’s energy consumption is affected by its age, size, temperature setting, and location. Don’t over-stuff your fridge, close the door promptly after getting what you need to avoid temperature drops, and consider replacing your old fridge with a new, more energy-efficient model.

Washer and Dryer – The average household spends over $100 per year just to run the washer and dryer. To reduce that number, wash full loads only in cold water. Air dry or line dry clothes when possible.

Water Heater – According to the National Grid, the average 52-gallon water heater costs around $55 per month to run. If you’re in the market for a new one, check the Department of Energy’s guide and consider its energy factor, size, first hour rating, and fuel type to get one that meets your hot water and energy saving needs.

Lighting – While lighting usage varies from home to home, you can keep your costs down by turning off lights in unoccupied rooms and switching to more efficient light bulbs.

Televisions and Game Consoles – Do you ever fall asleep to the TV? Have your kids ever left their gaming console on while moving on to another activity? These bad habits could be costing you up to $50 a year in electricity.

Hot Tub – Sure, a nice relaxing soak in the hot tub can melt away the day’s stress, but it can make your electric bill soar, upwards of $500 a year.

Heating & Cooling Systems – These are your home’s biggest energy consumers. To help cut your electricity and gas bills, have your systems cleaned and inspected each year, get yourself programmable thermostats, and try living at a lower or higher thermostat setting, depending on the time of year.

Please Stand By – No matter how efficient your household appliances and electronics are, they draw electricity just by being plugged in. Save energy and money by using a power strip to cut power to multiple electronics when not in use, and keep toasters, coffee makers, and other small appliances unplugged until it’s time to use them.

At Bolt Electric, we have numerous ways to help you cut electricity costs even more. Replacing light switches with dimmers will help, installing LED recessed lighting in our kitchen, installing one or more ceiling fans, installing a lighting control system, and much more. To learn more or schedule service, contact Bolt Electric today.

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