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How To Lower The Electric Bill At Your Westfield Apartment

February 26, 2025
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Are you experiencing the shock of soaring energy bills and trying to find a solution? An exorbitant payment for electricity can be frustrating, specifically when you’re presently setting money aside for things like rent, student loans, and car payments. Luckily, there are some things you can do to save a few dollars. Explore how to lower the electric bill at your Westfield apartment with our easy energy-smart suggestions. 

Start With Your HVAC System

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Do you like having your roomy interior at a toasty 75 in the winter and a chilly 68 during the summertime? Adjusting how you operate your HVAC system can impact your pocketbook in time. Reduce your temperature one or two degrees in the colder months and elevate it a little during warmer times. If your property manager approves, you can transition to a smart thermostat to control your HVAC and cut bills even more. 

How Do You Utilize Your Appliances?

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Appliances will also significantly burn electricity, but you can adopt some easy changes to reduce their usage. Update your refrigerator to a slightly warmer temp and reduce your water heater temperature by one or two degrees. In all likelihood your food will stay chilled and fresh, and your showers will still be hot enough. Additionally, make certain you’re only running your dishwasher and washing machine when they are full. If you have electrical gadgets or appliances that are no longer used, unplug them!

Other Ideas For Lowering Your Westfield Electric Bill

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After looking into your heating and cooling temps and appliances, explore these extra ideas for lowering your electric bill:

  • Upgrade to LED light bulbs that utilize much less energy and burn longer than traditional incandescent ones. 
  • Look into using a smart power strip that cuts power to electronics when they’re not being used. This device lets you prevent “vampire” energy drain.
  • Try task lights in lieu of leaving overhead lights running constantly.
  • Take advantage of overhead fans and windows to ease the burden on your furnace and A/C. Fans use substantially less electricity than your HVAC equipment.
  • Switch your furnace filter every 2-3 months (or have your service team do so). This simple maintenance task will ease the strain on your system, enabling it to function more efficiently.
  • Shut window treatments during hot summer days to minimize heat gain. On the other hand, daylight through your window will help heat your interior in the winter.

Whenever you employ appliances and HVAC tools wisely and integrate these other tips, you can lower your energy bills over time . In addition to reducing your electric bill, you’ll be doing your part to help protect our environment. 

Implement These Energy-ConservingEnergy-Smart Tips At Your New Westfield Apartment

Now that you’re ready with a plan to keep your electric bill in check, you have to find a new place to live! Harmony Apartment Homes is excited to have you visit our wonderful Westfield community. You’ll like our location, the spacious floor plans, and the variety of amenities we offer. Schedule a tour or get more information by placing a call to (317) 795-0224 today.