Time to $ave on Heating & Cooling

BILLS, BILLS, BILLS, they keep getting BIGGER, BIGGER, BIGGER!

So here are 5 ways to fix that, (at least on those heating and cooling bills).

1) Make the switch to LED bulbs. Yes they cost more up front, but they last for years and you start saving instantly once you make the switch.

2) Pay attention to PEAK pricing. Some places have tiered charges for electricity use depending on time of day (this will be clearly stated on your bills). So if you are on a tiered system, start taking those showers, starting the dish washer and doing laundry when electricity is cheaper. For me the cheapest time is 11pm -7 am but it can be different where you are. Luckily I am an early riser so it is a shower at 5:30 am, laundry at 6 am followed by unloading the dishwasher I started the night before.

An affordable do it yourself option I found on Amazon, however you can source your own at any hardware store.

3) Replace sealing strips on the bottoms of your doors. These foam sealing strips are inexpensive and easy to apply yourself and seriously cut down on drafts seeping in.

Click for my favourite SMART Thermostat. the GOOGLE NEST (comes in charcoal grey or my favourite, PINK 😁)

4) Consider a SMART thermostat. There are great rebate options and discount codes (check out my last blog post) to buy one and the perks are amazing. You can set timers throughout the day, crank up the heat or AC on your way home from your phone and can monitor your usage and spending without waiting for your monthly bill

5) Better Daily Habits! Little things like turning off lights when you leave, air drying clothes instead of using the dryer (which is also way better for your clothes & makes them last longer) & turning off the water while brushing your teeth. OHH & just in case mom and dad didn’t teach you, you should be taking 2-3 minutes to properly brush your teeth.