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Ways To Save Money On Your Monthly Bills In Your Bloomington Apartment

February 03, 2021

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Every resident likes to save money on monthly bills in Bloomington, but is it doable when you live in an apartment? While lowering your monthly rent would be pleasant,, instead, consider your utility costs.

Whether you live in a studio or a three-bedroom apartment, there are various methods you can save money on monthly bills in your Bloomington apartment.

Air filter HVAC maintenance in Bloomington

Replace Your Air Filter and Use Less Energy

Clogged air filters cause your HVAC system to work harder and use more energy. Grimy filters lead to a costlier utility bill for you. Not only will a clean filter make your HVAC system operate more efficiently, but it should also help avoid premature malfunctions. Anyone who's experienced the heat fail in the middle of a cold winter night will say it's well worth monitoring and changing your air filter.

You can buy an air filter at any big box or hardware retailer. Just ensure you purchase the right size, as a larger apartment could need a larger air filter than a single-bedroom. You might also wish to see if the maintenance staff supplies free replacements. Inspect the filter each month, even if it's supposed to hold up for 90 days. If you hold it up to a light and aren’t able to see through it, that's a good indication it's time for a replacement.

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Save Money on Monthly Bills with LED Lighting

There are numerous bright ideas about saving money on monthly bills in Bloomington, but one of the best is with indoor lighting. LED bulbs require a smaller amount of electricity than typical filament bulbs and work much longer. If you're worried about the upfront purchase price, don't be. The cost of LED bulbs has fallen significantly through the years, and there are numerous cost-effective alternatives.

The benefits here is two-fold, as not only will you limit power consumption, you'll also gain from not needing to get replacement bulbs as much. Check with your apartment’s maintenance staff as they might utilize LED bulbs and provide you with them!
 
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Automate Your New Lights With Smart Bulbs

Did you know your Amazon Echo or Google Home do more than simply play that song you're trying to find? With a smart plug or smart light, you can activate lights through verbal commands or your phone app.

If you fail to turn a light off, you can do so directly from the app rather than allowing it to burn the entire day. Or control your power consumption even more by putting your lights on a timer to switch off and on automatically.

These smart and easy solutions provide peace of mind in more scenarios. If you're on vacation or on a work trip, you can schedule your lights to activate automatically. You can give the illusion and make it appear that you're home by setting the light to flip on at the standard time you arrive home.

Find Your Next Apartment With City Flats on Walnut

Naturally, it's easier to save money on monthly bills if your apartment has newer infrastructure and energy-efficient appliances. Fortunately, you can enjoy these upscale features and a great community at City Flats on Walnut. Call 812-578-8827 today or click "schedule a tour" to see your future apartment community.