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How To Lower The Electric Bill At Your Sylvania Apartment

February 26, 2025
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Are you enduring the assault of rising utility bills and looking for answers? An exorbitant fee for electrical services can be discouraging, particularly when you’re presently budgeting for things like auto payments, student loans, and rent. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to save a few dollars. See how to lower the electric bill at your Sylvania apartment with our simple energy-reducing recommendations. 

Consider Your HVAC System

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Do you like having your roomy interior at a cozy 75 during the wintertime and a cool 68 during the summertime? Changing how you use your HVAC system can have an impact over time. Lower your temperature a degree or two in the colder months and raise it slightly during the dog days. If your community allows, you might upgrade to a smart thermostat to control your HVAC and cut bills even more. 

How Do You Use Your Appliances?

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Appliances will also drain electricity, but you can make some basic changes to minimize their use. Update your refrigerator to a slightly warmer setting and lower your water heater temperature by a degree or two. In all likelihood your food will still be cooled and preserved, and your showers will still be hot enough. In addition, make certain you’re only operating your washing machine and dishwasher when they are fully loaded. If you have appliances or electrical components that aren’t in use, unplug them!

More Ideas For Cutting Your Sylvania Electric Bill

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After considering your cooling and heating temps and appliances, explore these other ideas for reducing your electric bill:

  • Change to LED light bulbs that consume considerably less energy and last longer than regular incandescent ones. 
  • Look into utilizing a smart power strip that cuts power to devices when they’re not in use. This device allows you to prevent “phantom” energy drain.
  • Try task lights rather than leaving overhead lights running constantly.
  • Switch off lights before you leave to visit the health club or other amenities. You can also consider installing timers to make sure lights aren’t continually illuminated.
  • Utilize overhead fans and windows to complement your furnace and A/C. Fans use considerably less power than your cooling and heating equipment.
  • Switch your furnace filter per manufacturer guidelines (or have your service team do so). This easy maintenance detail will ease the burden on your system, letting it run more efficiently.
  • Shut window treatments during hot summer afternoons to reduce heat gain. On the other hand, sunlight through your window can help heat your home in the winter.

When you employ appliances and HVAC tools wisely and integrate our additional recommendations, you can lower your energy bills over time . Along with reducing your electric bill, you’ll be playing your part to help protect our environment. 

Try These Energy-Saving Recommendations At Your New Sylvania Apartment

Now that you have a plan in place to keep your electric bill in check, it’s time to find somewhere to live! SOMO Flats is thrilled to have you visit our beautiful Sylvania community. You’ll appreciate our location, the spacious floor plans, and the numerous amenities we provide. Take a tour or learn more by placing a call to 419-843-0855 today.