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

February 03, 2021

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Everyone likes to save money on monthly bills in Indianapolis, but is it really possible when you live in an apartment? While cutting your rent would be pleasant,, instead, think about your utility expenses.

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

Air filter HVAC maintenance in Indianapolis

Change Your Furnace Filter and Burn Less Energy

Plugged up air filters make your HVAC system work harder and burn more energy. Dirty filters lead to a higher energy bill for you. A fresh filter will not only help your HVAC system work better, but it can also help stop premature malfunctions. Anyone who's seen the heater go out in the middle of a freezing winter night will say it's well worth inspecting and switching out your filter.

You can buy an air filter at any big box or home and garden store. Just make sure you purchase the proper kind, as a bigger apartment might need a larger air filter than a single-bedroom. You may also care to find out if the maintenance team supplies their own replacements. Check the filter every month, even if it's designed to work for 90 days. If you hold it in front of a light and are unable to see through it, that's an obvious sign it's time for a replacement.

Smart lights in a Indianapolis apartment

Save Money on Monthly Bills with LED Bulbs

There are several bright ideas on saving money on monthly bills in Indianapolis, but one of the best is with interior lighting. LED lights use less power than typical incandescent lights and last much longer. If you're uneasy about the upfront purchase amount, don't be. The expense of LED bulbs has decreased significantly over the years, and there are lots of affordable alternatives.

The savings here is two-fold, as not only will you limit electricity waste, you'll also gain from not needing to buy replacement bulbs as much. Check with your unit’s maintenance staff as they may utilize LED bulbs and provide you with them!
 
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Automate Your New Lights With Smart Bulbs

Do you know your Google Home or Amazon Echo do more than only play that song you're trying to find? Using a smart light or smart plug, you can operate lights through voice commands or your mobile app.

If you forget to turn a light off, you can do so directly from the app instead of allowing it to burn the whole day. Or control your power consumption even further by putting your lights on a schedule to switch off and on automatically.

These high-tech and helpful solutions provide peace of mind in other areas. If you're out of town on vacation or on a work trip, you can set your lights to turn on automatically. You can give the illusion and make it appear that you're home by setting the light to come on at the standard time you return home.

Find Your Next Apartment With City's End - Fountain Square Apartments

Of course, it's more simple to save money on monthly bills if your place has up-to-date infrastructure and energy-efficient appliances. Luckily, you can find these luxury conveniences and a great neighborhood at City's End - Fountain Square Apartments. contact us at 463-231-3192 soon or hit "schedule a tour" to see your next apartment community.