Why Is Your Desert Home Using Electricity When Nobody Is There?
You leave the desert for a few weeks or even the entire summer. The lights are off, nobody is home, and then the electric bill arrives. Why is it still so high?
Your home may be empty, but plenty of things are still working.
First, the Obvious: Your A/C
Of course your A/C is still running. In our desert heat, most homeowners aren’t going to shut it off completely when they leave. And even at a higher temperature setting, it’s likely responsible for a good portion of the electricity you’re still using.
But what about everything else?
Your Pool Didn’t Go on Vacation
Pool pumps and filtration equipment keep running whether you’re home or not. Check your pump schedule before leaving and make sure you’re not running it longer than necessary.
Look Around the House
Refrigerators, wine coolers, internet equipment, security systems, landscape lighting and plenty of electronics continue using electricity while you’re gone.
Some need to stay on. Others don’t.
Before leaving, take a quick walk through the house and ask yourself one question: Does this really need power while I’m gone?
A Little Planning Can Add Up
Adjust the thermostat, check pool and lighting schedules, unplug unnecessary electronics and turn off what you don’t need.
Your desert home won’t stop using electricity just because you’re away, but you can make sure you’re not paying to power things nobody is using.
Wondering Where Your Electricity Is Going?
If your electric bill seems unusually high, or you want to know whether electrical upgrades could make your desert home more energy efficient, Vintage Electric can help. Our experienced Coachella Valley electricians provide residential electrical service, electrical maintenance, repairs and power upgrades throughout the desert.
Contact Vintage Electric today to schedule electrical service for your home.