As the summer heat continues to build, we are all looking to stay cool, even while inside. However, this can be an expensive task. We have put together a couple of ways you can keep cool this summer without breaking the bank.
Air can get inside your home in many ways, and you might not even realize it. One of these ways is actually through your outlets! Even these small leaks of outside air can impact your heating and cooling system resulting in higher costs. To fix this, you can purchase plastic outlet covers to stop those entry points for hot air.
Have you checked in on your HVAC recently? You may be due for an air filter change. Replacing your air filter ensures you get the most efficient heating and cooling in your home and keeps costs down. If you are a CHP resident and think it may be time to change your air filter, you can contact our maintenance team to help you out!
Many utility providers increase their rates during hours when everyone is awake and more likely to use their utilities. We suggest doing things like running your dishwasher at night to avoid these spikes in costs during the day. The dishwasher is also a big user of water and energy, so switching up your schedule to avoid these times can be a good money saver.
Unless a fabric requires otherwise, washing all of your clothes in cold water can help you reduce the cost of water heating. Cold water is actually considered better for washing your clothes for most materials as well, since it can be effective at removing most stains and helps avoid some shrinking and color bleeding. This also applies to your showers as well. Using less hot water in your shower and shortening the length of your shower can also help decrease your hot water cost.
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