How to lower my electricity bill?

Question

I know the common sense stuff like turn off the lights when you leave a room, turn the AC down at night. But what are other ways that are inexpensive to ensure that my light bill will be affordable every month. I just bought a house and I have found that it is insulated very well, so I don't have to worry about that, but are there other ways of keeping the cost of all of it down?

Answer 1

In the evenings after the temperature gets more comfortable, turn off the ac and open some windows for the fresh night air to cool your house. Running the ac 24/7 is very expensive and fresh air is good for you and airs out your home.

Answer 2

I replaced all my light bulbs with the energy effecient ones that last 10 times longer than the normal light bulbs plus there are a quite a few appliances that continue to use electricity even if you have them turned off. I started unplugging my cell phone charger, my cordless drills and other rechargeable tools and believe it or not my computer and printer this has also reduced my electric bill!!!! I learned about the cell phone and other rechargers from a web site and now I can't remember the site because it had a few other tips too.

Answer 3

Sounds like you you have it mostly figured out. One thing you could do is change your kitchen range to a gas range, and also a gas water heater and dryer. But that's only if natural gas is cheaper which it is in most states. Turn off your computer when not in use; most people leave theirs on at all times. Limit TV watching. Unplug anything that is not in use; Microwaves, Coffee Pot, Battery Chargers, Cell phone chargers, Fans, Satellite TV boxes, and of course Christmas lights when your going to bed.
#1 thing..Get some solar panels on you roof ..they are a little expensive, but will pay off in the long run ,and make your home more valuable.

Answer 4

Lightbulbs are small offenders. The big offenders are the big appliances - ovens, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and so forth. People get all hung up over lights and really, unless you're running high intensity lighting all over the place, you'd be better off paying attention to your fridge, a/c, ovens...

Depending where you live, get an outdoor gas grill and/or an indoor convection oven. Try to buy a more energy-efficient washer/driver/fridge. If you have electric heat, consider switching to another style (although a switch can be pricey, ongoing electric heat is very pricey and really not the best heat anyway).

Answer 5

Floresent bulbs for your lights. Plastic covering for the windows in winter. Get and insulation blanket for your Hot Water Tank.

You can also do things like (these are more expensive)...
Replace your Hot Water Tank with a Tankless water heater. Run about $900.00 to $1,200.00 for a whole house unit.
Upgrade your insulation.
Better windows.
Storm Doors.

Best of Luck

Answer 6

One thing I did was to put a timer on my hot water heater so that it shuts off during the day when I am gone. Use of circulation fans and running the A/C or heating at a lower temp in winter and a higher temp in summer saves quite a bit.

Answer 7

Call your local electric company and they will send u a packet that will help u with that and u may qualify as a enery saving program if u follow there steps.

Answer 8

Unplug your cell phone charger when not in use. Believe it or not that can save you a few bucks a year. Also any hair dryer or things like that. Unplug them they may have a power leak.

Answer 9

you could try changing the lightbulbs to ones that are not high in voltage, also if there are certain appliances/electronics you do not use all the time, unplug them and only plug them in when you are about to use it.

Answer 10

have you tried just paying the electric company less than what they want,

just go straight to the horses mouth