[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/8-surprising-things-that-are-increasing-your-energy-bill\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/8-surprising-things-that-are-increasing-your-energy-bill\/","headline":"8 Surprising Things That Are Increasing Your Energy Bill","name":"8 Surprising Things That Are Increasing Your Energy Bill","description":"Most of us don\u2019t often think about how many things in our home are using\u2026","datePublished":"2016-02-26","dateModified":"2024-04-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/author\/benjaminsomolocal-com\/#Person","name":"Mike Monroe","url":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/author\/benjaminsomolocal-com\/","identifier":5,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/wp-content\/litespeed\/avatar\/863cf6eb40d554fd3af7a965d5e2f677.jpg?ver=1793170796","url":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/wp-content\/litespeed\/avatar\/863cf6eb40d554fd3af7a965d5e2f677.jpg?ver=1793170796","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Corbin Electrical Services","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cropped-Corbin_Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cropped-Corbin_Logo.png","width":300,"height":184}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CE-Van-and-Bucket-Truck.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CE-Van-and-Bucket-Truck.jpg","width":1200,"height":896},"url":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/8-surprising-things-that-are-increasing-your-energy-bill\/","about":["blog","Home Tips"],"wordCount":502,"articleBody":"Most of us don\u2019t often think about how many things in our home are using electricity constantly. While there are certain factors such as HVAC units that typically make up a large portion of electricity usage, your total consumption is the result of dozens of sources that seem insignificant on their own yet add up quickly. If you\u2019re feeling the strain of a high energy bill, take a look at the following things that may be a drain on your wallet.Outdated AppliancesEngineers have made remarkable progress in recent years when it comes to creating more energy-efficient appliances. If you\u2019re still relying on decades old things such as refrigerators or dishwashers, the energy savings you get from a new model may be enough to offset the cost on their own.Light BulbsFor some time, compact fluorescent bulbs were all the rage due to their increased efficiency over traditional options. Now, LED bulbs have dropped in price so significantly that many of the biggest manufacturers are discontinuing compact fluorescents completely and moving to LEDs. If you haven\u2019t outfitted your home with LED bulbs yet, there\u2019s no better time than now.HVAC Temperature SettingsContrary to conventional wisdom, adjusting your HVAC settings by even one or two degrees can help you reduce your energy bill significantly. By focusing on small adjustments, you probably won\u2019t even experience a change in comfort.Plugged-in Electronics\/ChargersEveryone appreciates the convenience of leaving frequently used electronic devices and phone charges plugged in throughout the day; it eliminates the fumbling and bending over that typically accompanies trying to fit the plug in the outlet. However, leaving those devices constantly plugged in could be costing you hundreds of dollars per year.Electric Resistance HeatIf you have your air conditioning set to a reasonable temperature during the summer and are still besieged by outrageously high energy bills, your HVAC unit may have the electric resistance heat (or strip heat) turned on at the same time. This is essentially a coil inside the system that acts as supplemental heat, and it may be heating your home at the same time you\u2019re trying to cool down.Air conditioning VentsIf you\u2019ve recently moved to a new home and find that the HVAC unit is struggling to achieve the desired temperature, check to see if the vents are all open and unobstructed. The system can\u2019t do its job if the air has nowhere to travel.AirflowIf you are lucky enough to have ceiling fans in our home, put them to use and help your warm or cool air move around the house more freely.Not Measuring Your UsageIf you really want to figure out which appliances are the biggest power drains on your energy bill, you can utilize a simple meter that will measure usage from individual sources and even store the data digitally for you. This method can help you pinpoint high energy usage and save every penny possible."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"8 Surprising Things That Are Increasing Your Energy Bill","item":"https:\/\/www.corbinelectric.com\/8-surprising-things-that-are-increasing-your-energy-bill\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]