{"id":785,"date":"2021-03-22T11:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T15:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/?p=785"},"modified":"2021-03-17T14:40:59","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T18:40:59","slug":"why-electric-bill-so-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/electrical\/why-electric-bill-so-high\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Electric Bill So High?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Things have been a little out of control this season. It\u2019s\nas if you leave every light on in your home all day and all night. Your electricity\nbills are leaving the range of \u201chigh\u201d and entering the realm of \u201cunreasonable.\u201d\nThis isn\u2019t something you should just sit on the sidelines for and watch happen.\nWe can help you get this under control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need a great electrician in Cranberry Township, PA<\/a>, then we\u2019re here to help you. Your electric bills should always be reasonable and we\u2019re here to see they stay this way. Let\u2019s figure out why your bill is high and what you can do about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Your Electric Bills Is So High<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the question that brought you here\u2014why is your home\u2019s\nelectric bill so high?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misusing Your Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re thinking about lighting a room, you should focus\non spot lighting primarily. We\u2019re talking about lamps and smaller lights of\nthis nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your ceiling light is never going to provide you with the light you need to read, write, or even use your computer. You\u2019ll end up paying more if you rely on general lighting rather than spot lighting to get your specific lighting. Start honing in on these smaller lights. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Using Your Ceiling Fan Correctly <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One common misconception about ceiling fans is that they affect a home\u2019s overall temperature. This isn\u2019t true. Your home\u2019s ceiling fan only affects your personal body temperature. It does this by blowing cool air all over your body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaving a ceiling fan on in an empty room isn\u2019t helpful. It\u2019s actually a waste of money. If you\u2019re doing this then it\u2019s likely the cause of your electricity problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Old Appliances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It might be time for you to get rid of those older\nappliances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know that certain appliances might be hand-me-downs or just have sentimental value to you. But appliances you\u2019ve had since the late 1990s or even the early 2000s aren\u2019t in their prime anymore. They\u2019re sucking your home dry. You\u2019re going to need to upgrade to energy-efficient devices. We\u2019re going to help you find the right appliances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vampire Appliances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you leave your appliances plugged in even when you\u2019re not using them? If your answer is along the lines of \u201cof course so!\u201d then this is part of your problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your appliances are still drawing electricity from your home\neven when they\u2019re not in active use. This is true even when they\u2019re in that \u201coff\u201d\nposition. Modern appliances don\u2019t really turn \u201coff\u201d it\u2019s more like you\u2019re transitioning\nthem over into screensaver mode. You can connect these appliances to power strips\nand turn off the strip altogether. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re Charger Crazy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All the things we use rely on electricity more than ever. Think about how many things you use on a daily basis that need a charge: your phone, computer, tablet, headphones, game systems, and more. If you\u2019re leaving all these chargers plugged in even when you\u2019re not charging devices, then you need to schedule an appointment with us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Kennihan Plumbing & Heating, Inc. today to schedule an appointment<\/a>. We treat your home like it’s our grandma’s home.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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