3 Easy Ways You Can Cutback on Energy

The rising cost of utilities has everyone looking for good ways to keep energy bills at reasonable levels.  Fortunately, plenty of ways exist for those who live in Flagstaff apartments to keep their utility bills from skyrocketing out of control. Following are three great ways to reduce energy usage and have it show on your utility bills. 

Keep Your Refrigerator Running Like a Top

The refrigerator is probably the biggest electricity user in your apartment. Regular maintenance will keep energy usage down. At least once per year, you should vacuum the unit's condenser coils. Defrost the unit whenever the ice in the freezing compartment gets over one-fourth of an inch thick, and replace worn gaskets on an as-needed basis.

Be Water-Wise

Showers take significantly less water than baths, and 10 minutes provides plenty of time to lather up, rinse off, wash and condition hair, and even shave. Having a low-flow shower head installed saves approximately five gallons of water over an average bath. You can also save water by scraping your dishes rather than soaking them before you load them in the dishwasher, and making sure that you only run your dishwasher when the appliance is full. Doing your laundry in cold water whenever possible also saves on energy costs. 

Unplug Your Devices

Consumer electronics take up about 15 percent of the average person's energy costs. Most electronic devices use energy when they are plugged in even though when they aren't turned on. Unplugging these items when not in use. Using a power strip for your personal computer and its accessories will allow you to turn everything off at once when the device is not in use. You should also unplug cell phone chargers when they are not in use. 

Please feel free to call our office at your convenience to learn more about how apartment dwellers can keep energy costs low.