Summer is here, and as temperatures rise, so do energy costs. However, just because you run more AC, doesn't mean you can't find ways to make your home more energy efficient. If you want to have fun in the sun without worrying about rapidly rising energy costs, read the best ways to reduce your electricity bill this summer, thanks to our skilled industrial electricians Saint Lucia at Theodille’s Electrical Services.
Ways to reduce summer energy costs:
Let your air conditioner run when you leave the house: We know it might sound exactly the opposite of what you need to do to try to save money, but allowing the air conditioner to run at a constant temperature when you leave the day can really prove it in the long run. However, by leaving the AC at a stable temperature of 72 degrees on hot days, you will be able to get home in a comfortable home without wasting extra cooling energy.
Install a smart thermostat: The ideal summer thermostat setting for most homes is elevated 78 degrees. This will help balance your rising AC costs and keep the temperature constant throughout your home. The smart thermostat will be able to make these changes automatically and even learn from the comfort of your home to adjust the ideal temperature settings for you.
Use ceiling fans whenever possible: Believe it or not, a
well-placed ceiling fan can actually lower the room temperature by 2-3 degrees
when working with your air conditioner. However, in addition to reducing the
pressure from the AC unit, ceiling fans are also a great way to save money when
you can go without air conditioning.
Keep lighting low: Summer time is the best time for you to have fun in the yard, which means you often want to use your landscape lighting. Consider using built-in lighting to get only the amount of light you need in your room, and turn off all lights when you leave the room or go to bed at night. You should also use energy efficient LED bulbs, which can help make your electricity bill even ten times lower.
Schedule an electrical inspection in early summer: The last thing you want to do is spend a lot of money on electrical repairs in the summer, so consider calling in for a professional electrical inspection before early summer. This will prevent you from relying on an unstable generator due to a wiring problem or solving an electrical panel problem if there is a short circuit in the outlet.
To perform electrical inspections and electrical maintenance Saint Lucia, contact Theodille’s Electrical at any time.
