If you have been searching online for tips, tricks, and hacks to lower your electric bill, this article is for you.

Want to reduce your monthly electric bill?

Here are 5 tips to help you keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket instead of going into the energy company’s bank account:

1. Keep your HVAC system healthy

Have your home Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system serviced and maintained before each new heating/cooling season by a qualified HVAC professional.

It is also a good idea to add a carbon monoxide (CO) detector for additional safety.

2. Think long-term in terms of savings instead of short-term costs

When considering installing a new HVAC system or appliance, make sure you do your homework on important numbers like energy-efficiency ratings as well as the average annual operating costs.

For example, a split ductless heating and air conditioning system may cost more than a typical natural gas furnace.

However, the higher efficiency ductless system could pay for itself in a relatively short time through lower energy bills and increased energy savings (which also helps reduce the impact on the environment).

3. Upgrade your wardrobe

In the colder winter months, consider adding a few more sweaters, hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, and fleece vests to your wardrobe while also keeping your thermostat set for 65 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

When sleeping, you can drop the dial 5 degrees lower while adding another cozy comforter to your bed.

When the house is empty for more than a few hours (and nobody living there is elderly, ill, or an infant), a good temperature to set the thermostat is around 58 degrees Fahrenheit (note: if living with elderly, ill, or infants, it is recommended to set this at a warmer temperature).

4. Embrace home automation technology

Use a programmable thermostat to follow your home’s schedule.

That means, if the home is empty during the day, it makes sense to keep it at a lower temperature to reduce energy usage and costs.

The programmable thermostat also keeps the furnace or cooling system turned on or off at a pre-set schedule on a daily basis.

Depending on the type of programmable thermostat you install, multiple settings/temperatures can be set throughout the day.

Of course, you also have the option to manually override the pre-sets as well.

Some programmable thermostats can also be operated from an app on your smartphone, meaning you can set your home’s temperature even when you’re not there.

5. Shop around for better value in energy providers

If you live in a state where energy is deregulated, that means you have a choice in energy supplier.

Competing energy supply companies try to offer you the best price.

Imagine enjoying the same great electricity or natural gas…but at significantly less cost thanks to the deregulated energy market and competitive pricing.

You can shop for deregulated energy at my ACN Essential Services Webstore by clicking here.

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