Cut Down Your Expenses By Saving On Your Electricity Bill With The Help Of These 12 Foolproof Ways (3 of 4)

Load your utensils mindfully

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Dishwashers have spared us all the hassle of eroding our skin every time we do the dishes. And let’s not even get started on the number of times we had to wash the dishes every day before this magical appliance was introduced. Twice? Thrice? At times more. Every time you prepare a meal, you have to end up washing it. Even if it’s just coffee!

But with dishwashers comes the extra load of cash that makes its way out of our pockets, thanks to the amount of electricity they consume. Some tips to regulate electrical consumption include trying to reducing your dishwashing ritual only once a day.

Wash coffee cups and soup bowl or snack plates as soon as your done with it, and keep the dishes from lunch and dinner for later. Load your dishwasher only once, and let it run its course. Avoid using it every time you have a dirty cup or spoon! This way, you get done with the bulk at once, and by reducing the frequency, you can save out on a lot of cash.

 

 

Play the blame game

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This is the most crucial step to cutting down your monthly expenses on electricity- to determine which appliance is consuming the most of it. We tend to keep air conditioners running for a longer period which consumes an obnoxious amount of energy.

So do refrigerators!

It’d be advisable to invest in a smart plug that allows you to turn devices on and off automatically as per your need. Also, install an app that can monitor the consumption of electrical power incurred by every appliance. It will help you in formulating which one takes up the most of it. Work on it accordingly.

For example, if you find you’re using the air conditioner too much, try to refrain from using it during the day, and only turn it on at night to treat yourself with peaceful sleep.

 

 

Use cold water to wash your clothes

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Every time you load your washing machine with several pounds of clothes, it also consumes several units of electricity- that sneakily steal a few extra bucks from your earning every month. Opting for warm water while washing your clothes, might sound like a good idea but it also results in the consumption of a few extra units of electricity to heat it.

Using cold water instead will wash your clothes the same, at a much lower cost! Instead of using a dryer, line dry your clothes. Try not to overfill your washing machine. It won’t give enough space for the hot air to circulate and your clothes will take a longer time to dry.

Also, a lot of times your clothes comprise of materials that are quite specific regarding the temperature of the water they are washed with. Blood and sweat can set into the fabric if warm water is used. A lot of times, warm water tends to shrink, fade, or wrinkle fabrics. Coldwater will always be your safe bet! I mean, if it’s helping you save a few extra bills, why not?