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How to Reduce Your Utility Bills with Three Easy Changes

webmasterApril 20, 2013
Utility bills increase each year. However, these bills can be reduced with three easy changes. Insulation, appliances, heating and cooling systems can drain the budget. By making a few changes in these areas, the utility consumption will decrease.

Proper Insulation

The amount of insulation in a home will determine how comfortable a home feels. Poor insulation can allow heat or cool air to escape the home making it more costly to keep comfortable. Insulation can be added to the attics easily to keep the heat or cool air inside the rooms where it is needed. In addition, sealing up any cracks will decrease the air from exiting the home.

Solar Energy

Switch to solar energy to operate the appliances and electrical systems in the home since the home appliances use a great amount of electricity. In addition, the solar energy allows an individual to take advantage of a cleaner solution to lower his or her utility bills. A solar electric system can provide power to all of the home’s electrical items, and dramatically reduce the cost of electricity being used. A solar system will produce the most electricity during the day when the utility rates are the highest making it an effective way to reduce utility cost.

Programmable Thermostat

Almost half of the energy used in the home comes from the heating and cooling system. The units need to be inspected annually to establish a more efficient way to regulate the temperature in the home. A programmable thermostat can help to regulate the temperature more effectively. Setting the temperature at a set amount can keep the operating cost down as well. In addition, the ductwork under the home should be checked regularly to ensure that there are no holes. Bad ductwork can cause an electrical bill to increase since the system will have to work harder to heat or cool the home.
By making small changes in the home, an individual can stop paying too much for utilities. For instance, changing the regular light bulbs to energy efficient light bulbs can reduce the amount of electricity being used. Keeping the refrigerator and freezer full will help it to stay cool and use less energy. In addition, energy efficient appliances can reduce the cost of electricity used. A budget can benefit from taking advantage of these changes in the home. Insulating an attic, installing a solar power system and regulating the usage of electricity can all make a positive difference in utility cost.
Author Bio: Annette Hazard is a blogs about home and environmental matters. She is promoting Vivint and also uses Vivint to protect her home and family. In her free time she is an avid cyclist.

Frugalful is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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