5 Ideas for Smart Summer Savings
The first day of Summer officially arrived although it seems we have skipped most of Spring this year! Have you noticed your bills are much higher than the previous Summer? It’s no surprise that while the days are longer and hotter, utility bills are headed on up too. We don’t expect that anyone would choose to sit inside with the air off, so with that, we have a list of some ways to save so you can stay cool while keeping your costs at a minimum.
Air Dry Your Clothing
Do you have a place to hang your clothing outside? Cutting back on your electric bill by letting all your laundry air dry is a great way to save this Summer. Although the time it takes to dry your clothes does take longer, it will keep your clothing looking brighter and actually extend the life of the clothing rather than tossing it in the dryer every time.
Find A Pool
Pack a snack and spend the day by the pool. This is a great way to give your AC a much needed break for the day. After you leave the pool, find a spot for a shaved ice or ice cream cone and soak up some of the air and cool off. For parents, this is a great way to get the kiddos tired and settled down for a quiet movie and bed time!
Here are a few other awesome ideas for your kids to do this Summer that are free!
Unplug
We tend to leave all of our phone chargers, laptops and other devices plugged in at home when we finish using them. Before you lock the front door, walk around your home and unplug any devices that are not being used. One way to eliminate this head ache is plug everything in a power saving strip so that when you are in a rush, you just turn the strip off and can head out the door or invest in an outlet timer.
Clean Up
The refrigerator is one appliance you cannot unplug but you can still cut costs by keeping the back side of the fridge clean! Once you move all the toys, goldfish and crumbs out of the way, you’ll see the coils on the fridge in the back or bottom of the fridge. They need a good cleaning each month which can help you save money as well. Just a quick once over with your vacuum each month can help you save.
Are you a renter?
It can be hard to cut cost on a unit that you can’t fix some of the issues that cause your bills to be higher, like the front door needing to be weatherized so the air does not escape. Here are a few ways you can save without calling up your landlord:
- Change air filters on air conditioner/furnace
- Thermostat settings-can cut costs 3% each degree over 75
- Cold Water-wash your clothes in cold which can save you about 50 cents/per load of laundry you do
Get out and enjoy your Summer to the fullest with your friends and family! Whether you are hoping to save up for a new vacation, a new home or just to put money back into savings, we hope these tips will help you get there this season!
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Article by Breana Washington
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