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Guest Post: Reduce Your Energy Bills Effortlessly
Winter is a time of increased power consumption, and therefore a good time to mobilize and begin saving energy to make bills as painless as possible. Easy to say, but is it difficult to do? It doesn’t have to be. Here are some simple changes that you can introduce to your daily routine to save some cash with little effort.
- When cooking, use as little water as possible and cover the pot with a lid. This simple rule can save up to 15% on energy, and your meal will be ready faster!
- If you have a pressure cooker, use it when possible. It can save you up to 40% on energy.
- Don’t keep refrigerators and freezers colder than necessary. The correct temperature for refrigerator compartments is 38° F, and 5° F for a freezer. If possible, don’t keep the fridge close to heaters and don’t leave the doors open longer than needed. It will use more energy to cool back down.
- Defrost food in the refrigerator. It will give away the cold, resulting in consuming less energy. On the other end, don’t put hot products inside the fridge, as the appliance will have to work harder to keep the temperature low.
- Remember that electronic devices left on standby are still considerable power eaters. Fortunately, they can be stopped without incurring any additional spending. Simply shut them off completely when going to work or to bed. TVs, radios, DVD and CD players, electric toothbrushes, printers, scanners, copiers, you name it. Stop them from eating your money!
- Most computers have power management features, so use them! Set up your PC so that the monitor enters sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity and turns off after 30 minutes.
- Surprising as it may be, a charger left in the socket still consumes energy. Unplug it once your mobile phone or MP3 player is fully charged.
- Run your washing machine only when fully loaded. In many cases, pre-washing or high temperatures are not necessary and require more energy. If possible, let your clothes air-dry.
- Use 100% of your dishwasher’s capacity, and check for eco-friendly options.
- Avoid excessive heating or air conditioning. If you feel cold, try putting on a sweater before turning the thermostat up. Turn the heat off when leaving doors or windows open.
As you can see, it’s easy to start saving on utility bills today. You just need a little patience and practice to make use of these simple tips in your everyday life. Of course once you put aside a little bit, I encourage you to invest in energy-saving solutions. Always look for the Energy Star logo when choosing appliances, lightning, heating and cooling systems, home electronics, or office equipment.
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Great tips!
I am big in electronics, and so our home is full of chargers and power adpaters. We recently noted a significant drop on our power bill after my wife unplugged all the unused chargers and power adapters.
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@joseph – I’ve heard that tip a few times so it’s good to hear from someone who actually tried it and had it work out really well for them. I need to do that around here…
Controlling your electric bill is one of the easier tasks to do in your home, and in addition to lower bills, you will also notice your home to be much more comfortable by following these easy steps.
Great post thank you for sharing