LIFE HACKS WITH J.C. – PART 2: MORE ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Welcome to Part 2 of this series of energy saving tips. Winter may be nearly over, but it is never too late to save money on your utility bills. Here are a few more ways in which you can save money:-
ENERGY SAVING TIP 7 – Use LED light bulbs:-
If you’re still not using LED light bulbs this might be the right time to replace your current ones. LED light bulbs use up to 75% less energy as they heat while still offering the same quality lighting. Also, their lifespan is 25 times longer than that of traditional incandescent bulbs. So, it’s a double win to save money and energy.
ENERGY SAVING TIP 8 - Install low-flow shower heads:-
ENERGY SAVING TIP 9 – Insulate your home:-
ENERGY SAVING TIP 10 – Upgrade to energy efficient appliances:-
Your home appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines and water heaters can represent up to 36% of your energy bill. So, you might consider having a look at your appliances and switching to more energy efficient ones that consume less energy. For example, there has been much talk in the media over the last year about the cost benefits of using appliances such as microwaves; air fryers and slow cookers in place of traditional ovens for cooking. Even small surface top ovens are more efficient and cheaper to run than standard-sized ovens, as less energy is used heating a smaller oven compartment. In my opinion, this is definitely worth looking into.
However, you should keep in mind that you have to buy the right size appliance for your family’s needs. As stated above, a bigger appliance will be more expensive to run than a smaller one. So, if you’re a family of three, you might reconsider purchasing the largest washing machine available in store.
BONUS ENERGY SAVING TIPS
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