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4 Questions to Ask When You Receive a High Electricity Bill

With the rising prices of energy, more and more homeowners are constantly looking for ways to keep their monthly energy costs low. After all, by doing so, the money you save by keeping your electricity bill as low as possible can be used for other important expenses around your home. Unfortunately, there are times when you might experience a higher than usual energy bill, and, once this happens, it’s important you start figuring out the cause.

1.Are You and Your Family Spending More Time at Home?
With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, it’s more likely that you and your family are spending more time at home now more than ever in an effort to keep safe. As you can expect, this can result in your energy bills spiking more than ever as your family members will be constantly keeping their gadgets plugged in to keep up with work or their schooling from home.

2.Did You Have Your Home Renovated Recently?
If you had some work done in your home recently, such as renovations or expansions, it might be the reason why you received high electricity bills in the recent months. This is because if you’ve expanded your living space, you’ll need to provide these areas with lighting, cooling and heating, further increasing your expenses in the process.

3.How’s the Weather in Your Area?
The weather of your area can have an enormous impact on your monthly energy bills. For instance, if your area is experiencing weather that’s hotter than usual, you’ll be forced to crank up your air conditioning. If the winter is incredibly cold, meanwhile, you’ll have to use your heater more than usual. This can result in an unusually high electricity bill on a monthly basis.

4.Are You Using Old Appliances?
Finally, if you’re using old appliances around your home, you can expect to receive an incredibly high bill in the long run. This is because, if you use older appliances, they’ll consume more energy than usual to work. With that in mind, consider replacing your older appliances with newer ones for better energy efficiency.

Want to make your home more energy-efficient? Don’t hesitate to turn to Ganser Company. Give us a call at (608) 222-1243, or fill out our contact form to get in touch with us and receive a quote for your renovation plans today!

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