Electricians Offer 3 Easy Energy Saving Tips
With the potential for energy bills to skyrocket, especially during summer, you might be doing everything you can to reduce your energy use and the cost of your monthly power bill. Fortunately, saving money doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Read on for three easy energy-saving tips recommended by electricians, and why you should try them this year.
Top 3 Tips to Save Energy in Your Home
1. Program Your Thermostat
One of the easiest ways to save money on your monthly power bill is by using the programming option on your digital thermostat. Research has shown that setting your thermostat back as little as seven degrees from its normal setting for eight hours a day can save you as much as 10% on your monthly power bill. During the summer, try programming your thermostat to be warmer while you are at work.
2. Switch to LED Light Bulbs
Incandescent light bulbs waste power, but modern LED bulbs even put newer CFL bulbs to shame. Although CFL bulbs use 70% less energy than incandescent bulbs, new LED bulbs use even less energy than that. They also last five times longer than CFL and incandescent varieties. This means in addition to saving money on power, you can spend less on bulbs in the long run.
3. Unplug Unused Items
Although it might seem impossible, your electronic items use energy even when they aren’t being used. This power use is referred to as the “phantom load,” and electricians warn that up to 75% of power usage occurs when devices aren’t even on. To significantly pare down your monthly power bill, focus on unplugging devices when they aren’t in use or turning off power strips before you head out for the day.
Are you wondering what you can do to save more energy? If so, schedule a service upgrade consultation with E-Con Electric. In addition to handling everything from full home rewiring jobs to commercial electrical service upgrades, these experienced electricians can also help with smoke detectors, ceiling fan installations, and lighting systems. For more information, visit them online or call (715) 423-8440.
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