Save Money on Your Electric Bill This Summer

Summer is right around the corner and some of us are squirming in our seats just thinking about how high our electric bills are going to be during this super hot season. This is something that most of us dread here in Arizona because summer can be brutal to say the least. The same holds true for California and a few other hot states. In Arizona the temperature is consistently over 110 degrees in the summer, especially in June, July and August. We have a few super hot days throughout the summer where it can get up to 120 degrees. This is the price we pay for having such a warm blissful fall, winter and spring. We don't have to worry about snow, and we have no need to ever worry about hail storms, but we always worry when the heat gets to be too much. Here are some tips that I got directly from APS electric.

1). Clean your air conditioning filters at least every 30 days. This may seem like a no brainier, but so many people forget to do this and it can make a difference on your bill.

2). If at all possible use the ceiling fans instead of the air conditioner. This can help especially at the onset of summer.

3). Always wash your clothes in cold water instead of warm or hot water. It takes more energy to heat up water so this is a big saver.

4). Use compact fluorescent light bulbs instead of the standard version.

5). Do your laundry and dishes during off peak hours. You will need to sign up for this particular plan so that you can get cheaper rates during those hours. If the majority of your energy is used during off peak then you will save money.