We’ve probably done a little bit on this before and guess what. We’ll probably do it again! It’s a pretty important subject and when it comes to getting your electric bill lower than it normally is, the advice is ever-changing. You see, every single day it seems like someone comes up with some type of scheme or “easy” method that will help others reduce their electric bill. We don’t have any of that stuff. We just have what works and below, you will find out what it is. Trust us when we say this. These methods actually do work and well.

Turn It Down

The first tip that we can give you is to turn down your thermostat (or up depending on what time of the year it is). If it’s Winter, we suggest setting your thermostat on about 68 degrees. If it’s summer, we recommend setting it around 74 degrees. Both of these are pretty good temperatures that aren’t toasty or freezing cold but will get the job done.

Shrink Wrap Your Windows

Yes, this really does work. These kits can be found at almost any retail store for about $10 and it will give you enough supplies to do at least 2-3 windows so we recommend buying 2 kits. This will prevent air from entering or escaping around your windows which works very well if you have older windows. You’d be surprised as to how much you can save here!

Lights At Night

A lot of us have a bad habit of leaving a lamp on at night or the porch light to give the weird impression that “we’re home” to any potential intruders. Well, we understand this but if you are willing to budge just a tad bit and turn off those lights, you can save a lot of money. In fact, you can probably save enough money every month to purchase a home security system which will do you a heck of a lot more good than just leaving the light on.

Open A Window

Finally, the last tip we have is this. When it’s Spring or Fall, why even use your Central Air? Why use your fan? Why use whatever it is that you typically use? Simply open up a window and enjoy life. It’ll cut down on your electric bill and you’ll feel great as well. Are you worried about allergies? If so, buy one of those mesh screens and put it in the window. It will not only keep pollen, grass, and more out but it’ll keep your allergies tamed down.

But of course, these are just a few of the tips that we have for you today. You can check out some of our other great lists by searching the site or clicking one of the featured stories on the main page. Yes, there are a LOT of coupons there but that’s where we also update you guys with new, lengthy posts like this one. Now, what are you waiting for?

Let’s get out there and cut down on those electric bills so we can save money!