Winter is coming: how to reduce energy bill

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In a few months, winter will come, which means it's time to think in advance about reducing the cost of electricity in cold weather. By changing your lifestyle a bit, you can help the environment and your budget.

By listening to these 8 tips, you can save a lot.

1. Bundle up

When you come home, dress warmly and lower the temperature in the house. Thus, you can save from 5% to 20% heating costs. According to the US Department of Energy, the water temperature 48,8 degrees Celsius is the norm for most families.

2. Think well

The Smart Home system can regulate the air temperature for you and thereby reduce energy costs.

“According to Energy Star, a programmable thermostat can save families up to $180 a year in heating and cooling costs,” said Kendal Perez, an expert at CouponSherpa.com. These devices optimize energy consumption for heating your home only when you are in the house.”

According to the Nest website, 2 independent studies analyzing electricity bills before and after the establishment of the thermostat showed a decrease in heating costs for a house on 10-12% and cooling on 15%. Average savings ranged from $ 131 to $ 145 per year.

Nest Learning sells a thermostat for $ 249, but some energy companies offer discounts.

3. New kitchen appliances

Replacing old equipment can reduce energy costs across the board. In fact, 20% of the electricity bill comes from working kitchen appliances. The choice of energy-saving technology can significantly reduce this percentage.

4. Take a closer look at other equipment.

“Traditional water heaters maintain a full tank of warm water, which requires constant energy to keep warm,” said the founder and CEO of investment firm FortuneBuilders. Maintaining constant heat leads to high costs. Therefore, it is worth choosing a water heater that will heat water as needed.

In addition, the family must assess the condition of the gas / electric stoves. This is most concerned with the inhabitants of the old home.

“The government is currently offering a $500 tax credit on the purchase of new high-efficiency appliances, such as central steam heating boilers, but that credit expires on December 31,” said Rob Haynes, marketing manager.

5. Neutralize warm air leakage

There are many ways to protect yourself from the cold. The US Department of Energy suggests eliminating air leakage through windows, doors, and cracks around chimneys through sealing. Also, use a damper for your fireplace when not in use.

6. Take care of the instruments

Timely maintenance of equipment in the house will also affect your account. Regular filter changes will save energy and improve indoor air quality. A preliminary check of the central heating boiler will help prevent breakage.

7. Start small

Anyone can reduce energy consumption by turning off all unused electronics and small household appliances. The EPA estimates that non-performing gadgets use more than 100 billions of kilowatt-hours of electricity per year and cost consumers $ 10 billions per year.

8. Replacing light bulbs

Replacing conventional incandescent bulbs with LEDs will also play a positive role in your savings. LED bulbs use 75% less energy and work 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs, according to data from the US Department of Energy.

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