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How to Save Electricity in Your Apartment

Everyone appreciates modern electricity and the comfort it provides to our everyday lifestyle, but we can all agree that no one enjoys paying for it. However, did you know that there are some easy ways on how to save electricity without breaking the bank?

The best way to start saving on your electricity costs is to get smart with how you use electricity. Here are some easy tips that renters can follow to make sure that electricity costs stay down and the amount of money in your bank account stays up.

  1. Unplug your appliances when not in use

It goes without saying that turning off the lights and fan when not in use can reduce the cost of your electric bill. However, unplugging appliances that are not in use can reduce it too? Of course, you don’t want to unplug appliances in your Texas Apartment that need to be on all the time like the refrigerator.

  1. Take advantage of the natural lighting

When it’s daytime, avoid turning on the lights and take advantage of the natural lighting of the sun. In that way, you can save electricity plus you get your daily dose of sunlight.

  1. Always make sure that you appliances are clean

Did you know that dirty appliances such as air condition units, electric fans, and air purifiers can consume more energy? Cleaning your appliances from time to time can help you save more money plus it keeps your environment clean and homey.

  1. Wash clothes in large amounts

There are a lot of benefits of washing your clothes in bulk such as, you limit the use of hot water, you only need to do the laundry at least once a week, you get to minimize the use of detergent and fabric softener and many more. Your washer and dryer use about the same amount of energy to wash a large load and a small load, so washing one large load instead of multiple small loads will save lots of energy and water.

  1. Use energy-efficient light bulbs

Studies show that light bulbs are the most commonly used appliances on a daily basis. By switching over to LED lights, you’ll use substantially less energy than you would with a standard light bulb. Some LED light bulbs can last more than 10 years.

  1. Repairs and maintenance

Always make sure to check all your appliances from time to time to make sure they are running the way they should because in some cases, broken appliances consume more electricity without us even noticing.

  1.  Install solar panels

This is one of the best ways to save the largest sum of money on your electricity bills. Solar panels are one of the best investments you can have if you want to save money in the long run.

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