Electricity is awesome. It provides us with a power source for many of the devices and electronics we take for granted daily. Unfortunately, electricity also costs money, and the more gadgets and electrical components you have, the more money you hand over to the utility company every month. However, don’t let that get you down. You can do several things around your home or business to help save some money on your monthly power bill. Sounds enticing, right? Well, to make things even better, everything on our list of electricity-saving tips is completely free. Not one item costs you a single dime, and when in concert, this list can save you a decent chunk of change next month. So, without further ado, here are the money and electricity-saving tips from us here at AVE Electric:
Tip 1 – Turn Off Unnecessary Lights
One of the biggest wastes of power (and therefore money) is leaving the lights on when you don’t need them. So, to save a little on your monthly power bill, start practicing turning off the lights in any room not currently occupied.
If you’d like to save even more money by adjusting your lighting habits, you can start using more natural light during the day. Start using more task lighting to make things even further (without sacrificing comfort). Turn off the big, room-filling floor and ceiling lights and use smaller table lamps and other task lights instead. Using more natural light and task lighting can save you another small chunk.
Tip 2 – Unplug Unused And “Vampire” Appliances
Did you know that a lot of the appliances and electronic devices in your house never truly turn off? Well, it’s true! Several electronic devices (we’re looking at you, video game consoles) only ever enter a standby mode whenever they’re plugged into a wall outlet. So, if you’re not using something, unplugging it can go a long way towards saving on your monthly power bills.
Tip 3 – Turn Off The HVAC Whenever You’re Not Home
Simply turning off your HVAC system (that means heating AND cooling) can help save quite a lot of money on your monthly electricity bill. You can also adjust your thermostat to save even more on your monthly energy bills! To learn more about how you can set your HVAC system up to use as little power as possible while maintaining a decent level of comfort, contact us. Our electricians would be more than happy to help you set up your system to save a little on your monthly electricity bills.
Having An Electrical Problem Or Emergency? Contact AVE Electric
Even if you use all three electricity-saving tips on our list, you may still wind up with unexpectedly high power bills and electrical problems. Fortunately, however, the professional electricians at USA Electric always stand by to give you a helping hand! We have you covered from troubleshooting to help you save on your electricity bill. So contact us to schedule an inspection or service call today!
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, USA Electric is committed to providing our customers with top-notch, professional electrical services. We’re still open, and we ensure our employees follow rigid safety standards to keep you safe while doing our work. So, don’t let a pandemic stop you from powering your home. After all, electricity is necessary for almost every person in the United States. Contact us for safe, sanitary electrical work today!
