How Homeowners Can Save Money on Utility Bills | Better Mortgage

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Here's a handy guide to help you save money on your utility bills. Daily savings tips Did you know that making a few small tweaks every day can significantly impact your energy usage and monthly costs? Here are several new habits you can form and a few minor adjustments you could make to save on your utility bills: The temperature inside your home doesn't have to be exactly to your liking while you're not there. You could save up to 10% on your heating and cooling bill by adjusting your home's temperature by seven to 10 degrees Fahrenheit for eight hours per day. If you keep your home leak-free, you'll save approximately 10% on your water bill. As a result, your heating and cooling units won't have to work as hard to maintain your desired temperature, which means you could see up to 30% energy savings. You could save nearly $300 per year on your electricity bill by making the switch - and roughly $3,600 back in your pocket over the next decade. A little utility savings go a long way Every hack, repair, or upgrade listed above can help you keep more of your hard-earned cash.