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How To Lower The Electric Bill At Your Westfield Apartment

February 26, 2025
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Are you enduring the assault of rising utility bills and looking for solutions? An exorbitant fee for electrical services can be frustrating, specifically when you’re presently setting money aside for things like housing, student loans, and car payments. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to save a few dollars. See how to lower the electric bill at your Westfield apartment with our simple energy-conserving suggestions. 

Start With Your HVAC System

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Do you enjoy having your large interior at a chilly 68 degrees during summer months or a balmy 75 during the winter? Modifying how you operate your cooling and heating systems can make a difference in time. Decrease your temperature a degree or two in the winter and elevate it a little during summer. If your community approves, you could upgrade to a smart thermostat to to manage your HVAC equipment and lower costs even more. 

How Do You Run Your Appliances?

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Appliances will also significantly consume electricity, but you can implement some easy changes to decrease their use. Adjust your refrigerator to a warmer setting and reduce your water heater temperature by a couple of degrees. Chances are your food will stay cooled and preserved, and your showers will still be hot enough. Additionally, ensure you’re only using your dishwasher and washing machine when they are full. If you have appliances or electrical components that aren’t being used, unplug them!

More Ideas For Cutting Your Westfield Electric Bill

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After addressing your appliance and HVAC settings, move on to these additional ideas for lowering your electric bill:

  • Change to LED bulbs that consume much less energy and run longer than traditional incandescent lights. 
  • Look into getting a smart power strip that terminates power to devices when they’re not being used. This device allows you to circumvent “vampire” energy drain.
  • Use task lighting rather than leaving overhead lights running all the time.
  • Utilize overhead fans and windows to complement your furnace and A/C. Fans use significantly less energy than your HVAC equipment.
  • Switch your furnace filter every 3 months or less (or ensure your maintenance team does so). This easy maintenance task will lower the burden on your system, enabling it to operate more efficiently.
  • Shut window treatments during hot summer days to mitigate heat gain. On the other hand, sunlight through your window may help heat your apartment during the wintertime.

Whenever you use appliances and HVAC tools wisely and integrate our additional tips, you can reduce your energy expenses. Along with reducing your electric bill, you’ll be doing your part to help protect our environment. 

Try These Energy-Saving Tips At Your New Westfield Apartment

Now that you have a plan in place to keep your electric bill under control, you need to find somewhere to live! Ashley Place Apartments is thrilled to welcome you to our popular Westfield community. You’ll love our location, the large floor plans, and the many amenities we provide. Take a tour or learn more by placing a call to (317) 689-0173 today.