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How To Save Money On Your Monthly Bills In Your Carmel Apartment

February 03, 2021

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Everyone looks to save money on monthly bills in Carmel, but is it truly possible when you inhabit an apartment? While slashing your monthly rent would be nice,, instead, focus on your utility costs.

Whether you reside in a three-bedroom apartment or a studio, there are many ways you can save money on monthly bills in your Carmel apartment.

Air filter HVAC maintenance in Carmel

Switch Out Your Furnace Filter and Waste Less Energy

Clogged air filters make your HVAC system run harder and use more energy. Dirty filters cause a costlier utility bill for you. A clean filter will not only let your HVAC system work more productively, but it will also help stop inconvenient malfunctions. Anyone who's experienced the heat go out in the middle of a frigid winter night will tell you it's well worth monitoring and switching out your filter.

You can find an air filter at any big box or hardware store. Just make certain you buy the correct kind, as a larger apartment might demand a larger air filter than a one-bedroom. You may also wish to find out if the maintenance staff supplies free replacements. Look at the filter every month, even if it's supposed to last for 90 days. If you put it in front of a light and aren’t able to see through it, that's a good hint you’re ready for a replacement.

Smart lights in a Carmel apartment

Save Money on Monthly Bills with LED Lights

There are lots of good ideas for saving money on monthly bills in Carmel, but some of the favorites is with interior lighting. LED bulbs utilize a smaller amount of power than typical incandescent bulbs and hold up much longer. If you're worried about the initial purchase cost, don't be. The price of LED bulbs has decreased dramatically through the years, and there are many budget-friendly options.

The benefits here is two-fold, because not only will you limit energy consumption, you'll also gain from not having to purchase replacement bulbs as often. Check with your apartment’s maintenance staff as they might use LED bulbs and supply you with them!
 
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Automate Your New Lights With Smart Bulbs

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

If you fail to turn a light off, you may do so right from your phone instead of letting it burn all day. Or control your power use even more by putting your lights on a timer to switch on and off automatically.

These high-tech and convenient solutions give peace of mind in other ways. If you're out of town visiting relatives or on a work trip, you can schedule your lights to come on automatically. You can give the illusion and make it look like you're home by setting the light to come on at the standard time you arrive home.

Discover Your Next Apartment With Lakeside Apartments

Of course, it's less difficult to save money on monthly bills if your apartment has up-to-date infrastructure and energy-efficient appliances. Fortunately, you can find these upscale amenities and a great community at Lakeside Apartments. Call 317-344-8491 today or choose "schedule a tour" to see your future apartment community.