{"id":263,"date":"2019-11-04T23:03:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T23:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ashfordgreenapts.com\/blog\/?p=263"},"modified":"2019-11-12T23:07:28","modified_gmt":"2019-11-12T23:07:28","slug":"energy-savers-that-work-for-apartment-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ashfordgreenapts.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/04\/energy-savers-that-work-for-apartment-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Savers That Work for Apartment Living"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe thing about apartments in Charlotte<\/a><\/a> is that they’re in the South. You’re going to run up a cooling bill in the summer, but you also have to use a heater in the winter. In milder climates, people survive just by opening and shutting windows, but in North Carolina, that doesn’t really get the job done. That’s why you need a few energy-saving tips to help cut your bills every year.<\/p>\n

Adjust the Water Heater<\/h2>\n
Water heaters operate around the clock and throughout the year. It takes energy to keep a tank of water hot and setting your water heater temperature too high increases your electric bill. Lowering the temperature by even a few degrees can lower your energy bills considerably across 12 months. If you really need scalding hot showers to get through the winter, consider seasonal adjustments. Any energy saved helps to cut your monthly utility bill.<\/p>\n
Use Bright Decorations<\/h2>\n
Everyone talks about natural lighting to lower electricity bills. This is a great resource, but you aren’t exactly allowed to install an extra skylight in your apartment. Besides, you’re living in an energy-efficient place already. Despite that, a little bit of light decorating can add to your natural lighting. Light-colored curtains, furniture and area rugs can all reflect natural light and further reduce how often you need to flip a light switch.<\/p>\n
Install a Smart Thermostat<\/h2>\n
If you ask your property manager, there’s a good chance they’ll let you get a smart thermostat. If you already have a smart thermostat, you need to actually use it. Take 10 minutes out of your life to schedule it around your daily routines. Once you do, you’ll find that it helps you save considerable energy in the summer and winter, and you can maintain a comfortable indoor temperature while enjoying those savings.<\/p>\n
When you break it down, apartments in Charlotte benefit from a lot of the same energy-saving tips as houses in the area. Look at all of your options and you can cut your utility bills down to size in no time. If you want an efficient apartment that already helps you with your goals, call us today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The thing about apartments in Charlotte is that they’re in the South. You’re going to run up a cooling bill in the summer, but you also have to use a heater in the winter. In milder climates, people survive just by opening and shutting windows, but in North Carolina, that doesn’t really get the job… <\/p>\n
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