5 Ways to Lower Your Electricity Bill
                     5 Ways to Lower Your 
Electricity Bill 
A Guide By Dwaal Technical Services
Whether it’s a perfectly 
temperature-controlled room in 
the middle of the blazing 
summer heat or a warm shower 
on a cold night – they’ve 
become an essential part of our 
lives. The only problem is that 
these creature comforts come 
at a cost – a high electric bill to 
be exact. the five best tips on 
how to lower your electricity bill 
without having to give up any of 
the comforts that comes with it.
Clean Your Appliances
This hardly goes without saying, but well-
maintained machinery works more efficiently. 
When dust, sand and other pollutants in the 
air collects inside the filters of our appliances 
(especially heavy ones like our fridges and air 
conditioning units) it requires the machine to 
work twice as hard to maintain the same level 
of efficiency – which increases electricity 
usage and, in some cases, can even damage 
the system. A monthly cleaning of filters and 
a yearly HVAC maintenance appointment 
should lead to a noticeable decrease in your 
electricity bill and improve the quality of air in 
your home.
 Check for Any Leaks
A large contributor to energy wastage 
and inefficient heating/cooling comes 
from leaks in windows and doors. Good 
insulation goes a long way in improving 
just how much electricity is needed to 
keep your home temperature moderated. 
For places with extreme weather 
fluctuations, extra-insulation is also a 
viable option – a one-time investment 
that will lead to a long life of lowered 
electricity bills.
Only Wash Full Loads
This is kind of obvious, but we have all 
fallen victim to running half-full washing 
machines or dishwashers to save ourselves 
a bit of time. The only problem is that both 
dishwashers and washing machines use a 
lot of electricity. By using them when 
they’re at maximum capacity, you’d be 
optimizing their efficiency, and thus, each 
unit of electricity is worth the money and 
you won’t have to spend extra on half-
loads.
Don’t Use the Heating Functions
Following our previous tip on washing 
machines and dishwashers, the heating 
setting – heat dry for dishwashers and 
simply hot water for washing machines will 
save a sizeable amount of money. A large 
amount of energy (around 90%) that both of 
these appliances use is just for heating. By 
not using it entirely, you’ll be saving 
yourself a tidy sum of money. And it’ll help 
keep your clothes from wearing out, as cold 
water helps keep dyes locked in and keep 
your clothes from shrinking.
5 Ways to Lower Your Electricity Bill
Not only is this environmentally 
friendly, but this is also great in the 
long run. By switching your source of 
energy to one that is sustainable, you’ll 
be drastically reducing your 
dependence on the electrical grid and 
saving a very large amount for 
yourself. It is a costly investment, but it 
is a very useful one as the cost of the 
upkeep of solar panels is very low and 
all of their components are long-
lasting.
So whether you decide to plan out when to do your washing or decide 
to invest in long-term installation, let this help you take a step in the 
right direction towards cheaper, more efficient and healthier living.