Who does not like to save money? Our experienced handyman team have written up 7 tips that can help you save money on your electric bills during the summer season and beyond !
1. We all are guilty for leaving air conditioners, lights and appliances on while we sleep through the night. By doing so, unnecessary charges are accrued to your electric bill. To save cash, conduct a nightly electronic house sweep to make sure all your electronic devices are shut down before your deep slumber. Though it may be tedious, by simply turning everything off, including computers, televisions and home theater systems, phone charges, air conditioners and lights you will be saving money as well as doing the planet a favor!
2. During hot summer days you try your best to keep your home cool by turning on your air conditioners but did you know that rather than using your AC, ceiling fans and window fans can go a long way in terms of both keeping you cool and comfortable as well as saving you money. They provide the necessary breeze but at a cheaper cost. Along with ceiling and window fans, having heavy drapery on windows decreases household temperatures. By hanging heavy drapes in front of your windows it will keep your house cool and prevent the sun rays from entering and warming up your home or apartment. Our affordable handyman services include ceiling and window fan installations and can help you in lowering your monthly bills.
3. Lighting your home contributes to about 10% of your electric bill on a monthly basis.You can save up to 70% by switching your traditional light bulbs for incandescent bulbs with light emitting diodes (LEDs) and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Traditional light bulbs generate more heat than LED bulbs and will prompt you to use your air condition more frequently. LEDs also last longer saving you cash as you will end up replacing light bulbs less frequently.
4. Doing laundry at night and drying it outside is a great way to save on your utility bill. It is also more energy efficient to wash your clothing in cold water and in the summer heat your laundry can dry up quickly and for free !
5. If you can’t resist the heat and need to use your air condition selecting a lower temperature and using the energy saver option that is installed on most newer air conditioner models is a great way to keep your energy consumption efficient while keeping cool. Our handyman crew are available to install or repair any type of air conditioners and HVAC systems. If you currently have an older AC now would be a great time to upgrade it and enjoy an energy efficient unit.
6. You should always close the doors of unoccupied rooms, cabinets and closets. There is no need to cool down rooms that are not being occupied such as a closet full of winter jackets and sweaters or a room where no one is in like a guestroom or a bathroom. This circulates the cool air to the appropriate areas within your home while ensuring your are not spending money and energy cooling empty rooms in your house or apartment.
7. To avoid unnecessary heat entering your home, occasionally cook your dinners outside. Grill and barbeque meals are fun for the whole family and you will reap the benefits of a cooler home as well as have a chance to show off your fantastic grilling skills. Many household like to ventilate their homes after cooking inside to get rid of cooking odors within the home, allowing heat to re-enter the home. Avoid this situation by enjoying a great outdoor barbeque from time to time! Cheers to a great and energy efficient summer!
