Spring cleaning isn’t just necessary for keeping your home uncluttered and looking good – it can help you save money on your electric bill! All it takes is a little extra attention to those hard-to-get spots, and believe me, the pay off in cash is worth it.
The main idea here is that your appliances have to work harder when dust and grime get on them. So, if you clean those necessary parts, they won’t work so hard and your electric bill gets pared down.
Let’s look at a few of these spots that you should be cleaning:
- Make sure you replace your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) filter. It should be changed, at the very least, every three months to keep your HVAC efficiency up.
- Dust off electric appliances to improve efficiency. Some common places you should get are light bulbs, any kinds of cords, and the refrigerator coil.
- Clean your oven of food build up.
- Clean out your dryer ducts.
For more places you should be cleaning, consult the attached infographic.
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