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How to Save Money on Electricity! (15 Brilliant Hacks)

March 9, 2021 By DIY Thrill 28 Comments

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Get ready to slash your budget with these clever tips for How to Save Money on Electricity!

How to Save Money on Electricity

Looking for a clever way to save more money this month? If you’re like me, you’ve been looking for tweaks to make in your budget to save as much money as possible. One easy way to get more cash in your wallet is to spend less on your power!

Good news, these 15 small changes can add up to big savings on your bill!

Go check out some of my favorite ways for How to Save Money on Electricity…

How to Save Money on Electricity In Winter:

1. Adjust Your Thermostat In The Winter

In the Winter, consider turning your heat down and find alternative ways to stay warm, like the ideas below…

2. Use your Fireplace or Wood Burning Stove to Heat your Home

Gas fireplaces and wood burning stoves are a great alternative to running your heat! If you find they’re not some of your rooms in the back of your house, consider using a small space heater in those colder rooms. I’ve done this before and it turned the coldest room of the house into a warm comfortable space!

3. After Dinner’s Over, Leave the Oven Open a Crack

You can even warm up your house just by using the oven, just prop open the oven door to let out the heat once you’re done baking!

4. Wear Extra Layers Of Clothes

I like to extra layers of warmer clothing like sweaters and wool socks as an inexpensive way to stay warm. It will make you not want to crank up the heat as much!

5. Keep Throw Blankets Handy Around The House

Keep blankets handy and use them. Keeping a throw blanket over your lap while you’re watching TV can help keep you comfy without turning up the thermostat.

6. Add Extra Blankets on Top of Your Bed

During the chilly winter months, it’s a smart idea to add an extra layer of warmth to your bed, and blankets are the obvious choice! I always leave two extra blankets on top of my bed during the Winter months.

How to Save Money on Electricity

7. Use Cealing Fans to Push Warmer Air Down

If you set your fans to rotate clockwise, it pushes warm air downward. This will help you save money by dropping your thermostat to find your ideal room temperature!

You can usually change this setting on the ceiling fan itself (look for a little switch on the base of the fan).

How to Save Money on Electricity In Summer:

8. Adjust Your Thermostat In The Summer

Utility costs also have a way of creeping up in the Summer, so don’t forget to adjust your thermostat often to make sure you’re not spending too much in this area. In the Summer, consider turning your A/C up to save money on your electricity bill and use ceiling fans or floor fans.

9. Hang Curtains, Blinds and Shades

Energy efficient curtains, blinds, and shades can help keep your home cool during the summer and warm during the winter. Plus, as they keep your home more comfortable, they can also help you save big on your energy bills!

10. In The Summer Use Ceiling Fans to Cool You Room

For a cooling effect in the Summer your fan should run in the forward direction (counter-clockwise). This will push air down giving you the wind chill effect that makes you feel cooler.

You can usually change this setting on the ceiling fan itself (look for a little switch on the base of the fan).

11. Open Your Windows at Night During The Summer

As long as the outside air is cooler than inside your room at night, keeping your window open is an excellent way to cool your room without using A/C!

How to Save Money on Electricity All Year Long:

12. Add Home Night Lights

These LED Night Lights have just the right amount of light to see where you are going in the dark.  They allow you to get up at night, get some water, use the restroom and return to bed without turning on any main lights.  Featuring a built-in sensitive light sensor, the nightlight automatically turns on at dusk and off at dawn.  You don’t have to worry about turning the lights on and off around the house in the morning and evening.  The smart sensor does it for you!

13. Use Smart Wi-Fi Light Switches

With these Smart Wi-Fi Light Switches, you can now turn lights in your house on/off from your phone anywhere in the country, or even world!  Compatible with Alexa, all you have to do is speak out and lights will turn on and off at your command!  Adding a few of these Smart Wi-Fi light switches will put your house on the fast path to becoming a smart home.

14. Turn Ice Maker Off on Fridge

The ice maker in your fridge can use large amounts of electricity, so I turned mine off and use Ice Cube trays in the freezer instead!

15. Switch to LED

If you haven’t already, you should consider switching your light bulbs to LED. They use at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer, than incandescent lighting!

What are some of your favorite Ways for How to Save Money on Electricity?

Leave a comment and share below!

Filed Under: DIY Home, Finance, Home Improvement, Money

Comments

  1. Ben says

    November 16, 2021 at 4:09 am

    Electricity bills are really one of th biggest expense for everyone, thanks for sharing these tips for saving money on electricity.

    Reply
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  3. Denise Browning says

    March 15, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    Such useful tips on saving electricity.

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      April 9, 2021 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Denise!

      Reply
  4. Molly Pisula says

    March 12, 2021 at 9:01 am

    Great tips here! I often use the “leave the oven door” open tip when I’m done cooking. I also open the door to my laundry room when the dryer is running. Both help a little!

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      April 9, 2021 at 8:43 pm

      Such a great tip Molly, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  5. Sophie says

    March 12, 2021 at 3:15 am

    Great tips, I always have so many blankets around me, pretty much all year. I’m sure the bills would be ridiculous if I relied purely on the heating!

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      April 9, 2021 at 8:42 pm

      It’s such a smart way to save on heating costs, thanks Sophie!

      Reply
  6. Aimsy says

    March 11, 2021 at 12:19 pm

    So many great tips on saving money with your electricity! I always have extra blankets for when it is colder to save on using the heating too much!
    Aimsy xoxo
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    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      April 9, 2021 at 8:41 pm

      Extra blankets help so much, thanks Aimsy!

      Reply
  7. CoCo says

    March 11, 2021 at 8:51 am

    So many helpful tips and tricks Josiah! Thank you!

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      April 9, 2021 at 8:40 pm

      You’re very welcome, CoCo!

      Reply
  8. Kathrine Eldridge says

    March 11, 2021 at 4:53 am

    Thanks for sharing all these hacks! My husband is such a stickler for saving money on electricity.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      April 9, 2021 at 8:40 pm

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply
  9. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    March 11, 2021 at 2:25 am

    We have a solar geyser and that has certainly saved us a lot on our electricity bills. Together with LED lights which are also a massive saving.

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      April 9, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      That’s such a great idea, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  10. delphine says

    March 10, 2021 at 11:34 pm

    Merci de tout tes conseils, c’est bien de faire des économies
    Bonne journée

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      April 9, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      Merci beacoup… Bonne journée!

      Reply
  11. Michelle | Sift & Simmer says

    March 10, 2021 at 8:44 pm

    So many great tips! Never knew I could turn off the ice cube maker! Cool!

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      April 9, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      Thanks so much, Michelle!

      Reply
  12. Aarthi | Prepbowls says

    March 10, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    These are some brilliant ideas to save electricity, as we are at home all the time, especially this year, the electricity bills have been going up crazy! Thanks for sharing this, Smart Wi-Fi Light Switches tip is a great one!

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      April 9, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      You’re very welcome, hope these tips help!

      Reply
  13. Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says

    March 10, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    These are some excellent tips, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      March 10, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply
  14. angiesrecipes says

    March 9, 2021 at 10:33 pm

    These are some great tips! I need to apply them in my daily life more often.

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      March 10, 2021 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  15. Heidi | The Frugal Girls says

    March 9, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    These are such great tips… I’m always looking for more ways to save on electricity around the house! And I agree ~ adjustable thermostats are a must!

    Reply
    • DIY Thrill says

      March 10, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks so much, Heidi!

      Reply

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