With rising energy costs on the horizon, expect that keeping the lights on in your Acropolis at Golden Horizon home may become more costly. Despite the hefty price tag, there are still plenty of simple ways to manage your electricity usage to lower your bills.
Here are some easy-to-incorporate measures to take so you can lessen your expenses and even help save the environment in one go.
It may be tempting to blast your air conditioner at the highest setting during the hot summer months in the Philippines, but there are more cost-effective ways to keep cool to consider. One of which is investing in standing fans and ceiling fans to lower the temperature. The gentle breeze also increases air circulation, making your home feel more spacious and breezy.
Some energy providers offer free energy audits for your home. It’s best to make use of these services since it’ll give you an idea of which areas of your Acropolis at Golden Horizon house are energy vampires. The results of the audit will help you figure out what needs to change at home and identify ways to further reduce your energy usage.
Smart LED lighting has been said to use nearly 75% less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs, according to the US Department of Energy. For this reason, if you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to make the big switch.
Air filters can effectively clean air and catch debris like pollen, dust, and lint. However, they eventually get dirty and need to be cleaned or replaced. A dirty air filter has to work twice as hard to clean the air, resulting in skyrocketing electric usage. Getting them cleaned or replaced means reducing the work that your HVAC unit exerts, resulting in big energy bill savings.
Setting your thermostat to at least 24 degrees or higher will allow you to stay cool without increasing your energy usage. This setting has been recommended by Meralco and reputable air conditioning manufacturers like Koppel, and has been said to lower annual cooling costs by nearly 10%.
Energy-efficient appliances usually have an Energy Star label on them. These types of appliances are required to use less energy by law compared to older models. For example, a dishwasher with the Energy Star rating uses only 3.5 gallons of water or less per washing cycle as opposed to over 10 gallons of water used by other models.
With these helpful tips to lower your electric bills in mind, you can look forward to excellent energy savings in your Acropolis at Golden Horizon home.
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