As an adult, you have a set of bills you pay at intervals and the most common one across all regions is the electricity bill. Finding a way to reduce the electricity bill means more money for you to put into other places.

Another advantage is you are helping save the environment, because less electricity bill means you consume less energy. Consuming less energy means you have less carbon footprint. In this article, we will give you some simple tips on how to actively and passively slash down your energy consumption.

Replace your bulbs with energy efficient bulbs.

If you are using the old traditional light bulbs that get hot when you use them, then you might want to consider changing them to LED bulbs. These bulbs are a bit more expensive but are totally worth it because they cut down your energy consumption dramatically and last way longer than the traditional bulbs.

Unplug appliances you are not using.

Appliances such as air conditioners, fans, TVs, and heaters are used on a daily basis, however, not actively used all the time. Try turning them off when you are not using them and watch your electricity bill take a dive.

Look around your house for such appliances which are almost always on but not really being used and turn them off.

Switch off lights

Most households suffer from this, we tend to leave all our light on, even outdoor light in the afternoon which makes no sense. A great way to cut down on energy usage is to turn off lights not being used.

For hallway and outdoor light, you could install motion sensitive lights which are dimmed but brighten up when they detect movement. This will go a long way in reducing the energy you use and ultimately your light bill.

Watch the way you use appliances

The way you use appliances factors into your electricity bill, it doesn’t necessarily mean you stop using them, but change the way you do. Here are a few tips towards how to effectively use certain appliances:

Dishwasher

• only run your dishwasher when it is full, not after a few plates.

Washing Machine

• Only run the machine with a full load of clothes and run it on economic mode.
• Wash clothes with cool water, not heated water.
• Hang clothes outside instead of using a dryer or spinner.

Air conditioner

• Close all windows and doors to keep the air inside.
• Regularly clean the filters to make it run more effectively.

Refrigerator

• There should be enough space inside to allow continuous airflow.
• Allow hot food to get to room temperature before putting the inside.
• Ensure the door seals are intact.
• Keep away from external heat such as direct sunlight and proximity to ovens.

Get an Electricity Audit

It would be a good idea to get expert opinions on how to manage your electricity. Most electricity companies offer this service, either for free or for a price. It is not a bad investment.

You can also get advice specific to your house from a handyman since all homes are different. They will advise you on things to do to effectively reduce energy consumption.

Conclusion

Whether you are doing it to save money or save the environment, reducing energy consumption is a great thing to do. You can start today and work your way to having the best energy effective home.