How To Save Energy In Your Apartment

Living in an apartment studio can cost you a lot if you are not conscious about your expenses. According to a recent survey on apartment dwellers, electric bills top the list of expenses that burn holes on their pockets. Read this article to get tips on how to save energy and get cheap electricity bills.
While using the bathroom:a. Avoid using electronic toothbrushes and razors. You can still get the same clean teeth or shave using traditional ones with a little more effort.b. Avoid using heaters on warm months. c. Favor short showers over long bubble baths.d. Clean air conditioning and heating vents in the bathroom. Survey says that bathroom cooling and heating devices are the ones that owners often overlook when it comes to routine cleaning.e. Unplug hair dryers when not in use. Hair dryers attached to walls are often left plugged. f. Use bright LED (light-emitting diode) or fluorescent lights instead of incandescent ones. Good lighting is essential to prevent accidents such as slips from the tiles.
While in the kitchen:a. Going outside your rented space to grill food can help you save money from ovens. You can do this on weekends when you don’t have to rush your cooking.b. Do not leave the refrigerator door open for a long time. Always keep them shut.c. Air-dry your dishes instead of using the heat-dry option on your dishwashers.d. Only use the dishwasher if it is already full. Turning it on when there are only two plates inside consumes the same amount of power when it is loaded with dishes. e. Avoid keeping freezer or refrigerators too cold. The ideal temperature range for freezers is 0° to 5 °F while the ideal range for fridges is 37°-40°F.  f. Keep liquids and other food items inside the fridge covered. Uncovered food and fluids release moisture in the air and make the compressors work more.g. Defrost freezers and fridges regularly since frost build-up makes them work harder.h. Use toasters and microwaves more than the large oven. These use up to 50 percent less energy.i. Use timers when cooking to avoid opening ovens all the time to check your food. Opening it releases heat and makes your apartment’s air conditioners work harder.j. Cover pots when boiling to make the water boil faster.
While doing laundry:a. Clean full loads in using washing machines to make the cycle more efficient.b. Be conscious of the washing temperatures. Wash lightly soiled fabric at lesser temperature ranges.c. Hang clothes instead of drying them electronically if you are not in a hurry to use them.d. Clean the dryer’s lint filter after using it. Blocked filters prevent hot air from freely circulating and delay the drying process.