Saturday, March 5, 2011

5 Ways You Can Save Money on Your Electric Bills - McBride Lighting & Electrical Services

5 Ways You Can Save Money on Your Electric Bills

Last updated 16 days ago

During tough economic times, every bit of savings count!  This is why many people are lowering their cost of living by consulting their electrical contractor. In fact, it is probably easier than you think to save money on your electric bill.

Here are 5 ways for you to save without having to call an electrician to revamp your electrical system.

  1. Turn off the lights!  This seems pretty obvious, because it is.  Turning the lights off when you leave a room can lead to big savings on your electric bills.  The same goes for appliances.
  2. Programmable Thermostat  Programmable thermostats are extremely effective in managing your home's energy and comfort level.  Have the heat off all day to save money and program it to turn on before you get home.  If you already have one, definitely use it.  If you don’t have one, then contact your electrician.  Denver is the type of climate where this comes in handy, because the sun has a large effect on the temperature.
  3. Turn down the water heater  The water heater uses up a lot of energy and an adjustment of a few degrees can mean big savings.
  4. Fluorescent  Fluorescent light bulbs or CFLs last 6 to 12 times longer than a standard bulb.  This is an easy and inexpensive switch and can provide big savings over time.  Also, ask your electrical contractor about Energy Star fixtures to save more.
  5. Natural Light  Make use of the sunshine and open the shades during the day. 

McBride Lighting and Electrical Services always provides customers with a highly experienced technician and electrician.  Denver has been our home for over 50 years, and we're happy to offer electrical contractor services you can depend on. Call us at 303-778-8787 to find out more or visit our website today.

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