Top 10 Ways To Lower Your Energy Bill At Home

Energy-saving initiatives are now everywhere since it’s becoming obvious that the global environment is no longer the same as it used to be and that it could use a little help from people. But more than the global impact that this could do, it’s evident to that finding out the best ways to save power on an individual level is more beneficial for us when it comes to cost-cutting.
If you could help the environment while saving money in the process, wouldn’t you want to give it a shot? Here are some ways that can really help in this endeavor, when you see how much you can save and how it can also make you feel better in some ways, you might want to keep this up permanently instead of just testing if you can do the challenge.
1.      Look For A Better Electricity Provider
If you’re having issues with the services you’re paying at inflated price and on time, look for a better provider. You don’t have to settle with an electricity supplier here in Singapore that doesn’t meet your needs and money’s worth when you can always find a better one with the help of BillCheap. All you have to do is type in how much energy you use and your average monthly bill, and then you’ll be able to compare energy deals from different provider in order to get the best one for you.
2.      Shade Your Windows
If you live in a tropical country, one underrated way to keep your house cool is to get your windows tinted. Residential window films help keep the heat out. With the help of heat resistant window tint, 67% of the sun’s heat will be reduced which reduces cooling cost by 30% too.
3.      Seal Up The House
Whether you’re using air conditioning or heating system at home, they’d have to work harder to keep the house at a comfortable temperature if there’s a lot of a crack around the doors and windows. Stop that by buying caulk and weather-stripping to seal cracks to reduce energy costs by 15 to 30%.
4.      Use Heat-Generating Appliances At Night
You use AC unit to keep your house cool despite the hot weather outside, right? So using any heat-generating appliances at home, like the oven, is pretty much counteracting your AC’s effort. Making your AC work twice as much consumes a lot of energy which of course results to higher energy bill. Solve this by opting to use those appliances at night when the temperature is a bit cooler outside.
5.      Air-Dry Clothing
If you’re not in hurry or need to wear a particular clothing right away, why use dryer? Just do it the old fashion way and line dry your laundry. Not only does this reduce your electricity cost, but it also extend the life of your clothes since high heat in the dryer damages your clothes.
6.      Unplug Electronics
This should be a no brainer by now, but many people often leave their electronics and appliances plugged in even when they’re not using it. Even when they’re turned off, they still consume electricity if they’re plugged in.
7.      Don’t Cool An Empty House
Even if you’re only going out for an errand, you should leave the heating or cooling system on in your home. The same goes for unoccupied rooms. Close all rooms that you’re not in so that the heat or cold wind from your thermostat doesn’t exert effort to work on that room.
8.      Opt For Fuel-Efficient Car
If you’re planning to purchase a vehicle, make a conscious decision to choose one that is fuel-efficient. But if you own a hybrid car it’s fine too. However, try not to rely on your car as much as possible. Walk (if your destination is near your house or work), cycle, and catch public transport or carpool once in awhile to save on energy bill.
9.      Rainwater
Do you really need tap water just to water your garden or clean your garage? Not really. For this, collecting rain water can help you save on clean water as well as energy bill at home. If it’s possible, contact your water authority and local council for advice on how to install and maintain a rainwater tank. But if not, you can just use rain barrels positioned below downspouts or even any items in your home that can be used to collect water like children’s swimming pools works just fine.
10. Replace Air Filters Monthly

We know it’s necessary to replace air filters because dirty ones restrict airflow and causing the AC system to run longer and use more energy. But only some actually do this. Be more diligent and make a reminder of it on your calendar so that you don’t ‘forget’ to do it every month.

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