Simple Tips To Reduce Your Electric Bill This Summer

As summer approaches and you start to feel your house heat up a little more often it’s a good idea to make sure that you’re doing all you can to keep your electric bill down. It’s hard enough dealing with the summer heat; you shouldn’t need to worry about your electric bill. By taking a few preventative measures you’re sure to find your home staying cooler and your electric bill a little smaller this summer.

Often times home owners fall into the trap of thinking that there is little that they can do to keep their power bill down. They fall into this complacency and don’t take simple steps to make sure that they use less power during the hot summer months. Many of these tips are very simple and easy to take care of, while others could require a little more effort.

First we’ll start off with the most basic and important energy saving tip: you’ll want to set your thermostat to 78 degrees. This is a simple fix that will save you a lot on your electric bill. Next, you’ll want to make sure that you don’t have any cracks around doors or windows. These cracks will allow the cold air to leak out and make it harder for you home to be efficient. If you see signs of cracks simply using silicon based caulk will stop the leak and help keep the cold air in. Another very simple way to save is by using ceiling fans rather than air conditioners when possible and closing curtains or blinds during the day to help keep the sun out.

If you know that you’re going to need your air conditioning, but you won’t be using all the rooms in your house consider closing vents or placing magnetic vent covers over the vents in unused rooms. This will keep the air conditioning from being pumped into vacant rooms. Also if you are still not feeling the air conditioning as well as you think you should it’s a good idea to check your air filter. Checking this air filter once a month is an easy way to keep your house running efficiently. To do this, take a flashlight and try to shine it through the air filter, if you can’t see the light on the other side then you know it’s time to change the filter.

Finally it’s a great idea to do your homework and know about Texas power information. This will help you prepare for the scorching summer months that are just around the corner. So take some preventative measures and make sure that your home is running the air conditioning efficiently. That way you’ll be comfortable in your home and with your power bill this summer.