It is no secret that with every passing year, our expenses are increasing and so is the cost of living in general. After the onset of the Pandemic, the way we live our lives has changed as well. Many of us are working from home, or just generally spending more time at home than we naturally would. This is why it’s important for all of us to keep a closer eye on how we live and what we can do to not waste energy because chances are, we’re wasting a lot. You must have noticed the energy bills that have been coming in lately! If you’re having to spend more time at home or just find that you’re paying a ton of money solely on your energy bill, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’re going to provide you with a few simple tips that will help you be more conscious of your usage at home, and ultimately bring those bills down to where they belong.
Time for New Appliances
You must be thinking that this is the worst advice because we’re asking you to spend money! However, if you just think about it for a moment, you’ll find that this is something that you need to do as soon as you can. Your old appliances were not designed with energy efficiency in mind. They’re probably taking up a big chunk of power, water, and gas that is easily cut into half or less if you get the latest models. The reason for this is that more and more companies are realizing that you can save so much with the right design. This applies to your kitchen appliances, your fireplace, the toilet, your lightbulbs, and even your HVAC units. So if you do the math, you’ll find that in the grand scheme of things, by spending a little more once to get the new appliance, you’re going to be saving yourself a ton of money for years to come.
Unplug Everything
We have this awful, wasteful habit of leaving everything as is, even when we’re not using it. Did you know that even if your appliance or device is not on if it’s plugged into an electrical outlet, it’s using up electricity? Not much, but it does add up at the end of the month. You now need to create habits for everyone in your household to always unplug what they don’t use. You should even disconnect the main electrical outlet for your TV at the end of the day.
Compare Provider Plans
You have the freedom to choose your energy provider, you know that, right? And if you didn’t know, now you do. So it’s time to do a bit of research and see how many providers you have in your area for power, water, and gas, and compare notes, look at reviews and even look up comparison websites that will do the hard work for you. Australian-based Electricitymonster.com.au suggests that you look into getting a comparison done, regardless of whether it’s for your home or your business because this will certainly make a difference in your bills. Reliable comparison sites will always be up to date on the latest companies and what they charge as well, so they’re probably your best bet.
Less is More (Saving!)
It’s time to take a step back and have a look around your house and see what you really need as opposed to the things that are using up energy that you can simply do without. One example is the dishwasher. These come in handy if you have a ton of people over, but how often does that happen anyway? Save the dishwasher for special occasions- otherwise, it’s best if you just do the dishes by hand, and get the whole family in on the chore as well so that you don’t feel overwhelmed. You’ll be saving water, electricity, and a ton of money by doing so.
Keep Your HVAC Maintained
Given the current climate we live in, there’s no way for any of us to live without our HVAC systems. It’s either too hot or too cold – and this is why it’s so important for you to always take care of the maintenance on time. This means getting the filters cleaned on a regular basis and also making sure that the thermostat is working properly and that you have control over it.
The tips provided here will collectively save you a big chunk of money and energy as well. It’s important for us all to be aware of our consumption levels so that we can actively take action to lower the bills and the wastage as well.
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