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With more people staying home, household energy use is surging. Unfortunately, the higher electric bills come at a time when people are already financially strapped.
Although utility companies and other organizations around the nation offer assistance to those who need help paying their monthly energy bills, it does not address one’s mounting usage. Luckily there are ways you can reduce your energy bill without much sacrifice. Read on for money-saving tips.
1. Change the time you do laundry
A few energy companies charge customers less during certain times of the day, typically between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. If you save high-energy tasks like laundry and running the dishwasher for these non-peak hours, you can save several dollars on your monthly electric bill.
For consumers who pay a flat rate, there are other measures you can implement.
2. Turn your water heater down
The Department of Energy reports that turning down your water heater to under 120 degrees can save you almost 10% on your energy bill, no matter if your heater is electric or gas.
Not only will a cooler water temp save you some bucks, but shorten your shower by just two minutes and you can cut your water usage by 10 gallons.
3. Run energy-saving cycles or modes
If your appliances are certified energy efficient, you are well on your way to saving money on your electric bill. You can further reduce the cost by using energy-saving cycles like ‘light wash’ on your dishwasher or the cold water/cool air options on your washer and dryer.
If your dishwasher doesn’t have an air-dry setting, crack open your dishwasher door and let your dishes air-dry instead of using the costlier heat-dry cycle.
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