5 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bills This Fall
Living in Southern California gives you the opportunity for the ideal weather compared to almost anywhere else in the world. However, even with opportune weather almost year-round, you still may be susceptible to high energy bills because of it.
Here are five ways to lower your energy bill this fall!
1. Close Your Blinds in the Afternoon
Fall generally means cooler weather, but in the Coachella Valley, we still can get some pretty hot days during the autumn months.
Blinds are a great way to block all the unwanted heat from the searing sun in the middle of the afternoon. Your home stays at a temperate temperature, allowing your air conditioning not to work too hard.
This also helps drive down the price of your energy bills, as the A/C can take a lot of power to run on hot days.
2. Turn Off or Unplug Outlets Not in Use
Even if you have an upgraded electrical panel, unplugging certain appliances and electronics when not in use will save you loads of money on electric bills. Even if items are not in use, if they’re plugged in they will still draw power.
It may not seem like a lot at first, but it will definitely add up in the coming months!
3. Open up the Windows on Cool Days
Weather can still be pretty hot in the Coachella Valley in the early fall, but that doesn’t mean cool days won’t come! When they do, give your A/C a rest and open up the windows in your house.
An outside breeze not only cools down your home but also freshens it up!
4. Install Solar Powered Outdoor Lights
When it comes to your outdoor lighting, you should definitely take advantage of all the sun the Coachella Valley has to offer by using solar-powered outdoor lights!
Illuminate your yard without having to bump up your home’s energy bill.
5. Install Home Automation Features
Did you forget to turn that closet light off? Did you forget to set your thermostat temperature before you leave your house?
Leaving the lights on or forgetting to adjust the thermostat to an energy-saving temperature can really add up on your energy bills. So to combat this, consider installing a home automation system!
A home automation system will allow you to switch any lights on or off and the ability to adjust your thermostat all from your phone.
Contact SoCal Electrical & Lighting
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