5 ways to avoid a shocking electricity bill
Bad habits of leaving devices plugged in could add up.
THE electricity bill may not be the biggest worry in your financial life, but you can definitely save a penny or two.
Bad habits of leaving devices plugged in, and using large energy-eating appliances on those lazy days, eventually add up.
Here are a few tips from www.savvysugar.com on how to reduce those shocking electricity accounts.
Unplug your devices:
Leaving electronics plugged in can become a nasty habit that can cost you quite a few pennies. Although the device plugged in may be switched off, it still draws enough power to make a dent in the electricity bill.
Service your Air-con:
A dirty air-conditioner requires more power to function, so make sure to clean out your filter as often as you can. Using a dirty filter uses up to 15% more electricity! The money you spend getting it serviced will be a fraction of what you would have to pay if you let it run without a service.
Switch to florescent:
Using incandescent light bulbs can build up the electricity bill. Switching to compact florescent bulbs will save a lot of electricity and money. Different bulbs save different amounts of energy, so be sure to do your research.
Out on the line:
Rather hang your wet clothes out on the line to dry than resorting to a dryer. Using the heat from the sun is a lot cheaper than the tumble-dryer!
Change the temperature:
Washing your clothes in cold water will save a good few bucks as 90% of the energy used is produced by heating up the water to wash your clothes in the washing machine.
