Having switched to an electric car and spending more electricity at home to charge my car, I’ve become more cognizant of ways to save electricity at home. Here I’d like to address a life-long bill that we’ll begin paying once we move out for the first time. It’s good to be conscious of these ideas.
There are some things you can do at home to cut the amount you spend on your energy bill. I’ve started adapting to these ideas and, while they may present a very minor change in your lifestyle, the amount you save will add up throughout the year.
Ways To Save Electricity At Home
1. Set your dishwasher to start after midnight
The majority of the city uses the most electricity right after work. This may even be considered “rush hour” which is when families are back at home, after work, after school and everyone’s watching TV and cooking meals. Because of this, energy costs during this time is higher. Most dishwashers have a timer option so to save energy bill, set your dishwasher to start after midnight. This is when costs are lowest.
2. Unplug your Chargers
Leaving your phone or laptop charger connected to the power outlet, even without your phones connected, will consume power. Although it’s an extremely low amount, the amount of phone chargers in a household can add up! If you have one of those power strips, the best thing to do when you leave for the day is to hit the off switch on the power strip. This will prevent your phone chargers from consuming unnecessary power and add to your ways to save electricity at home.
3. Use Energy Efficient Bulbs
Instead of spending $1 to buy the generic light bulbs at Walmart, spend a little more and purchase the energy-efficient ones instead! These generally run for less than $10 and lasts much longer than the $1 ones. It will also save you money in the long run!
4. Turn off the heater
A central air heater can be energy-inefficient, especially when it’s heating all the rooms in your household. This includes ones that aren’t used. Therefore, instead of turning up the thermostat, turn on an energy efficient space heater in the room you’re currently occupying. Or even better yet, turn off all forms of heat and layer up! Heating consumes a huge chunk of your energy bill during the winter months. This is probably one of the biggest ways to save electricity at home.
5. Wash with cold water instead of hot water
If your clothes aren’t too terribly dirty, consider using cold water instead of hot water. Reports from The Alliance to Save Energy indicate that 85% of the energy spent from your washing machine is actually used to heat the water. Using cold water as an alternative can save you on average of $63 per year.
6. Don’t use your stove when your microwave will do
Microwave ovens are able to perform most of the same tasks that a stove will do. However, microwaves are able to do it much more efficiently and use up to 75% less energy than a stove. If you’re doing simple things such as boiling water or steaming, using a microwave will reduce your cooking costs by 20% and add to your ways to save electricity at home.
Cut You Energy Bill Costs Early
A lot of these tips are minor tips that’ll save you a few bucks here and there on your energy bill. Chances are, these are bills you’re going to have the rest of your life so may as well start early as the savings amount will add up.
In conclusion, energy bill is something that we will be paying forever. It’s one of those few things that are difficult to escape like death and taxes. If you can find more ways to save electricity at home, feel free to share as we’re all in this together!
Wow! Some of these ideas I have never thought about! Thank you for sharing!
Great tips!! I always am looking for way to save on my electric bill, especially in the summer time! Thank you!
Thanks for great tips. I try to be electricity-frugal and am always looking for more ways to save. You shared some that really have me thinking what else to do. Thanks.
Seriously, great tips definitely will be taking advantage of these tips anything that do to save me some coins
I’m so excited to test these out! Last month, my energy bill was $20 more than it has been lately! I couldn’t figure out why exactly… I did have family in town. Do you think the extra expenses of showers and such for more people could raise my bill by that much??
We converted to solar energy about three years ago (huge savings but that’s for another blog) but one of the first things we were told was to convert to LED bulbs which we did. These are all very good tips and reminders and are easy to do. Thank you for this information!
#1 is so interesting! I never knew that one at all. Gonna start washing dishes after midnight now! Thanks!
Great ideas for saving energy! I never thought of running the dishwasher after midnight. I will try it!
Having teens we have rules posted everywhere in the house and this is such a great addition for us to have !!
Great tips ! My favourite is to use Energy Efficient Bulbs!! easy and it really works
Great tips. thanks. I am always looking for ways to save money.
These are great ideas! I had never thought about starting the dishwasher after midnight or the benefit of unplugging chargers! I’m definitely guilty of leaving chargers plugged in. Does this work if you unplug things/turn off the power strip to things you aren’t using like a computer?
Thanks for the tips. I did not know that about the timing.
It’s good to hear that regarding the microwave as it is so much easier to cook with! I am going to start using your other tips too!
I ALWAYS forget to change the setting on the washing machine 😭
We’ve changed out our light bulbs, but I hadn’t even thought about the dishwasher trick. I’m going to start doing that one!
Great tips here. I have tried the dishwashing and laundry at midnight thing but the noise woke the kids up and it ended up being a bad idea. But it could work for deep sleepers or older couples.
OMG, I can’t believe I didn’t think about chargers! My wallet thanks you so much for these tips!
Gosh these are all really simple to implement!
Nice tips. Easy enough to do and save some money. Thanks for the post. Cheers!
Lots of good tips to incorporate daily. Thanks!
These are really really great tips on how to save on your electric bill. We’re always looking to save. Specially since I have kids who like to leave the light on LOL. Thank you for sharing
Ive long known about the dishwasher one but always forget. Can never know enough tips to save on energy!
Hi Nero,
Great tips. We all have a duty to preserve the earth for our children and future generations. And you’ve mentioned some straightforward and easy ways to cut back on our use of electricity, while also reducing our carbon footprint.
Our washing machine uses cold water which is fantastic. We already use energy saving bulbs. Not sure if electricity is cheaper at night here in the U.K., but you’ve started a great conversation which I will need to continue offline with my family.
Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Pedro
Astute Copy Blogging
I’ve been washing clothes on cold for years. It works well, and keeps the fibers nice.
Thanks for these tips! Definitely helpful.
x,
Trina
https://www.the-multi-hobbyist.com/
Amazing tips on how to adult hah! Thank you for sharing this!
These are really good energy saving tips This is lie tough live way to cut the cost of electricity and utilities bills. But energy wastage benefits no one. We need to be more prudent,
Congrats on going electric with your car!!!
And great post too. Simple, to the point and most of all, really practical.
I read this blog out loud to my family! A must do! Thank you!