A Few Savvy Ways to Save on Electric

Sick and tired of one high electric bill after another? With winter weather as cold as this, we're not surprised that you're utilizing a little extra power to keep your toes feeling toasty and warm.

No reason to sacrifice cost for comfort. We have a few savvy ways you can save on electric:

Run appliances at night. Utility companies tend to charge higher rates during the day time because they know most people are about and awake. Therefore, you'll be able to save by running the washer machine at night. You can also confirm with your local utility company what their on and off peak hours are.

Try a light roof color. It's true! Home's with darker roofs spend almost 20% more in air conditioning charges than homes with lighter roofs. This is especially true in warm and sunny weather.

Replace filters. Dirty and old filters make your furnace work much harder than it has to, and trust us - your furnace is not the one paying for it.

Insulate properly. It only takes one air leak or improperly insulated area to let an abundance of hot or cold air into your home. To avoid paying double for your HVAC systems, take the time to weatherstrip and insulate accordingly.

There's an app for that! Want more personalized ways you can slash electric costs in your home? Apps, such as Bidgely, are available to help you find ways to save.

Mad you didn't think of these before we did? Don't be! That's what we're here for.

Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter offers all of the plumbing, sewer and drain services you need to keep your home up and running perfectly. Call us today at 877.713.8136 for emergency services or visit our website for more information.