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How To Lower The Electric Bill At Your Greenwood Apartment

February 26, 2025
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Are you enduring the shock of rising energy bills and searching for a solution? An alarming payment for electricity can be disheartening, particularly when you’re presently setting money aside for things like vehicle payments, student loans, and rent. Fortunately, there are many actions you can take to save some cash. Explore how to lower the electric bill at your Greenwood apartment with our simple energy-smart suggestions. 

Start With Your HVAC Equipment

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Do you enjoy having your spacious interior at a cozy 75 during the wintertime and a cool 68 in the summer? Modifying how you operate your HVAC system can make a difference over time. Lower your temperature a degree or two in the colder months and elevate it a little during warmer times. If your property manager allows, you can transition to a smart thermostat to optimize temperature settings and cut costs even more. 

How Do You Utilize Your Appliances?

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Appliances are another considerable user of electricity, but you can implement some basic changes to decrease their use. Update your refrigerator to a slightly warmer temp and reduce your water heater temperature by one or two degrees. In all likelihood your food will still be chilled and maintained properly, and your morning showers will still be hot enough. Also, make sure you’re only using your washing machine and dishwasher when you have a full load. If you have electrical gadgets or appliances that are no longer used, unplug them!

Other Ideas For Cutting Your Greenwood Electric Bill

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After addressing your heating and cooling settings and appliances, explore these additional ideas for lowering your electric bill:

  • Upgrade to LED bulbs that use much less energy and run longer than regular incandescent bulbs. 
  • Consider utilizing a smart power strip that terminates power to devices when they’re not being used. This device lets you prevent “phantom” energy drain.
  • Employ task lights in lieu of leaving overhead lights running all the time.
  • Power off lights before you leave to visit the health club or other amenities. You can also consider installing timers to make sure lights aren’t always on.
  • Utilize overhead fans and windows to ease the burden on your A/C and furnace. Fans use substantially less energy than your HVAC equipment.
  • Replace your furnace filter per manufacturer guidelines (or ask your service team to do so). This straightforward maintenance step will lower the strain on your system, letting it function more efficiently.
  • Ensure window treatments are closed during scorching summer days to mitigate heat gain. Alternatively, daylight through your window may help raise the temperature of your interior during the wintertime.

Whenever you utilize HVAC equipment and appliances wisely and incorporate our additional recommendations, you can lower your energy costs in the long haul. Along with reducing your electric bill, you’ll be doing your part to help safeguard our environment. 

Incorporate These Energy-ConservingEnergy-Smart Ideas At Your New Greenwood Apartment

Now that you’re ready with some ideas to keep your electric bill within reason, you need to find somewhere to live! Bayshore Apartments is excited to show you our popular Greenwood community. You’ll love our location, the roomy floor plans, and the many amenities we provide. Schedule a tour or get more information by dialing 317-886-1849 today.