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

February 03, 2021

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Everyone looks to save money on monthly bills in Indianapolis, but is it feasible when you live in an apartment? While slashing your rent would be great,, instead, focus on your utility costs.

Whether you inhabit a studio or a three-bedroom apartment, there are various tips on how you can save money on monthly bills on your Indianapolis apartment.

Air filter HVAC maintenance in Indianapolis

Switch Out Your Furnace Air Filter and Burn Less Energy

Clogged air filters make your HVAC system operate harder and use more energy. Dirty filters cause a more expensive utility bill for you. A fresh filter will not only make your HVAC system run more productively, but it will also help prevent inconvenient breakdowns. Anyone who's seen the furnace die in the middle of a cold winter night will say it's well worth checking and switching out your air filter.

You can pick up an air filter at any big box or home improvement store. Just make sure you purchase the proper kind, as a more spacious apartment might use a larger air filter than a single-bedroom. You may also like to see if the maintenance team supplies their own replacements. Look at the filter every month, even if it's estimated to last for 90 days. If you hold it in front of a light and are unable to see through it, that's a good hint it's time for a replacement.

Smart lights in a Indianapolis apartment

Save Money on Monthly Bills with LED Bulbs

There are numerous smart ideas for saving money on monthly bills in Indianapolis, but one of the best is with home lighting. LED lights utilize less energy than common incandescent bulbs and work much longer. If you're worried about the upfront purchase price, don't be. The cost of LED bulbs has fallen substantially through the years, and there are numerous affordable options.

The savings here is two-fold, because not only will you limit energy use, you'll also gain from not needing to buy replacement bulbs as frequently. Check in with your community’s front office staff as they may utilize LED bulbs and provide you with them!
 
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Automate Those New Lights With Smart Bulbs

Do you know your Google Home or Amazon Echo do more than simply play that song you're dying to listen to? Utilizing a smart light or smart plug, you can activate lights through your smartphone app or verbal commands.

If you neglect to turn a light off, you can do so directly from the app instead of letting it burn the whole day. Or manage your energy consumption even further by programming your lights to switch off and on automatically.

These high-tech and convenient solutions give peace of mind in more areas. If you're away visiting relatives or on a work trip, you can set your lights to come on automatically. You can give the appearance and make it look like you're home by setting the light to come on at the same time you come home.

Find Your Future Apartment With Riverview Apartments

Of course, it's more simple to save money on monthly bills if your place has modern infrastructure and energy-efficient appliances. Luckily, you can find these luxury features and a wonderful community at Riverview Apartments. contact us at 317-751-4053 today or hit "schedule a tour" to visit your next apartment community.