In the recent times, it has been found that the utility bills have increased in leaps and bounds. Meanwhile, the green movement has also gained ground and is stressing on the importance of energy conservation. Thus, homeowners are now getting plenty of incentives to save their hard earned dollars on their utility bills.
5 Easy ways to reduce your utility bill
Here is a list of 5 ways in which you can reduce your utility bills and save money:
1. Switch off electric appliances at night: Many a times, when we go off to sleep at night, we forget to switch off the fan, lights or other appliances. In order to avoid this, I will suggest you to check out whether or not you've switched off all the home appliances - lights, fans, etc. before you go off to sleep. This will help you reduce your utility bills by quite some dollars.
2. Maintain/replace your AC: If you wish to reduce your utility bills, then make sure that you change the filter on your air conditioning system. This will help you maintain the AC and reduce your utility bills. Also, you should replace your AC if you find that you cannot replace its parts any further.
3. Go for energy-star certified goods: You must be knowing that the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy has identified energy-efficient products and have offered Energy Star label on around 60 different types of electrical appliances. You should purchase such items as they will help you save money in the long run. The best part is that items with such labels won't cost you more than the products which are without such labels.
4. Improve your home appliances: In order to make your home appliances more energy efficient, there are various utility companies who offer financial incentives. You will get the incentives in the form of rebate checks if you can provide proof of purchase. You can check out the online Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency in order to know more about such incentives.
5. Seal those cracks: Repair/seal those cracks around the door-frames and windows, basement walls, walls, etc. This will help you stop the cold or warm air to escape from your home. Thus, your home will remain cool/warm as per the season's requirements.