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Lowering your Utility Bills: What you need to know

If your utility bills are too becoming too costly and you want to lower them as much as possible, there are quite a few different ways to do so. The tips in this article will give you a better idea as to how you can stay comfortable in your rental unit while saving money at the same time.

Heating Tips

Wearing warmer clothes, using a space heater, putting window film on all of the windows and sealing up the frame around your windows are all good ideas when it comes to reducing your monthly energy bill. By simply layering up your clothes or using a blanket when you are at home, you can stay warm without having to constantly turn the heat on.

Hot Water

You will always want to make certain that your dishwasher is filled up completely before using it. If you just have a couple of dirt dishes, you will want to wash them by hand to avoid wasting water and running up your utility bill for the month. Only run your dishwasher when you really need to, because each time you do you are increasing how much you pay for water.

Lights

Although it may seem obvious, it is important to turn off all lights you are not using, whether or not you are in your apartment. Leaving lights on can really add up throughout the month, which is why it is so important that you take the time to turn off all of the lights you don’t need at any given time.

Washers and Dryers

If you have a washer and dryer in your rental unit, it is crucial that you make an effort to use them only when you need to. Make sure that you put a full load in the washer and dryer as opposed to just a few pieces of dirty laundry. You will be able to save a lot of money by doing this. If you can, try drying your clothes outside or hanging them off a balcony.

    

If you are looking for a new place…

It is a good idea to take some time to find out what the average cost of utilities are like for each of the units you look at. Although the amount of money that you pay for utilities will largely depend on your own habits, it is still a good idea to do this. There are some apartment complexes with better more energy-efficient appliances and heaters than others, so you will therefore want to learn as much as you can about each place you look into.

Suggest Upgrades to your Landlord

You can always take a proactive approach to reducing your utility bills by speaking with your current landlord about making some upgrades or repairs to your unit and building that will make living in it a bit more affordable for you. If you are renting an apartment that is significantly outdated when it comes to the utilities, heating unit and air conditioning unit, it is definitely a good idea to suggest that your landlord make some improvements. 

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