Since most families are at home right now, kids are studying online, parents are working at home, people can’t go out and everything is done at home.
Electricity bills skyrocketed and everything else. So, the question is, how can we lower utility bills especially now?
Expenses on utilities contribute to most of your household bills. Did you know that you could save a lot of money through your utilities? Here are some pointers to help you do this:
1. Identify which appliances consume much electricity and contribute the most in making the electric bill cost that much. Then think of ways on how you can turn that appliance off for at least1 hour in a day (more is better) from your usual use.
In our family, we have air-conditioning unit in our living room. I realized that when it gets too hot in the afternoon, we can’t help it but turn on the aircon and use it for 2-3 hours in the afternoon.
Incidentally, our household help brought the other electric fan from another room to the living room. Then, I realized that, 2 electric fans prevents us from turning on the aircon in our living room. It drastically, lowered our electricity bills since then on.
Yes, sometimes, you just need an extra fan.
2. For other appliances requiring electricity – Turn off appliances that are not used. Turn the TV off, if the show is not worth it. Close the refrigerator after getting what you need. Use lower wattage bulbs for rooms that do not need much lighting. These will definitely add more data to your savings!
3. It is recommended that you have improved appliance efficiency. The airconditioning system is the one that consume too much electricity. The refrigerator consumes that much energy as well. Make sure to check these items regularly to ensure their efficiency. A well-maintained appliance will sustain its performance and will give you it’s accurate use of electricity.
4. You may want to lessen cellphone bills if you are on post-paid. Occasionally check the plans you have with these telecoms. Check if the plan is still applicable to you or you can afford for a lower plan.
Recently, I was able to lower our cellphone bills by checking on our plans. Some plans are not applicable to us anymore, so I cut some lines.
5. You may also want to consider lowering your water bills in order to save money. Check if there are leaks so that you may fix them immediately. You may put a water saving shower head to lessen the use of water when taking a shower. You can use a big container to stock water in the bathroom as an alternative rather than using the shower in the bathroom. Avoid long showers. Use a glass when brushing your teeth instead of leaving the faucet on.
6. Gas – Have your car tuned up so you can save on gas. Get membership benefits also from stations that gives discounts. Fill up the tank when the prices go low. You can also do a research on gas saving cars if you have to purchase a new one. Turn off the air conditioning. If there is no need for that, simply keep the windows open. Enjoy the ride and the cool wind.
You may not realize this before, but your household’s basic utilities can actually be your key to saving more money, which every family needs right now especially now that we are in a pandemic. This has a three-way benefit. You get to save some money for your family. You also contribute in addressing the energy crisis, by doing so, you can help our planet become cleaner and better.
Saving with you,
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