Are you looking to lower your utility bill? Fortunately, there are many ways to lower a utility bill. From plumbing, heating, and running an air conditioning unit, there are cost saving moves that home and business owners can make to help save money.
Take water heaters, for instant. Heating water makes up for about 30% of a home’s annual energy budget. The older a water heater gets, the less efficient it gets, meaning that energy costs related to the water heater will increase. There are ways to prevent and increase in price, though. Regular maintenance is a must, as it will let you know if the water heater is getting too old or inefficient. Homeowners can also purchase a tankless water heater to save costs. These types of water heaters provide about two to five gallons of hot water per minute, and they are about 24% to 34% more energy efficient than traditional water heaters. But tankless water heaters aren’t suitable for every household. Infact, they’re best suited for households that use 41 gallons or less of hot water every day.
Furnaces and air conditioning units are also notorious for contributing to high utility bills, especially if they’re old. Furnaces should be inspected annually if they’re older than ten years to make sure they’re running efficiently. Because they only have about an average lifespan of 15 to 18 years, homeowners shouldn’t be surprised to see high energy costs from an older furnace. Maintenance can only go so far, after all.
AIr conditioners are they same way. They need regular maintenance. Each year, homeowners in the U.S. spend about $11 billion each year on their air conditioners, including regular maintenance to make sure it’s running efficiently. There are high-efficiency air conditioners on the market now than can help lower your utility bill, and simple methods like using fans and opening windows instead of turning on the air conditioner are great ways to help keep energy costs low as well.
So between regular utility maintenance and upgrading to energy efficient appliances, home and business owners alike can begin seeing a decrease in their utility bills.