Money saving tips for your electric bill

Money Saving Tips for Your Electric Bill

If you’re tired of tips on how to reduce electricity bills that don’t deliver, you’re not alone. The truth is most of those ‚how to’s‛ are asking you to cut down on gadget usage. That doesn’t sound right, at least not to me.

Why buy an appliance in the first place if it can’t be used? Can you imagine sweating through a Texas summer without AC or living in a semi-dark room?

You can use all the gadgets you use now and still pay less for your electric bill by just taking care of your appliances once in a while.

Electric repair services can ‘down size’ your bills, much like keeping your car properly serviced will allow you to get a few more miles per gallon.

Silent Mischief Makers: Electrical appliances tend to deteriorate over time. Wiring gets corroded or the element in the frost free fridge goes bad. Sometimes, appliances with a heating element will develop a partial short. Look at each electric appliance in your home or office and see if it looks like it might be using more than the rated power consumption.

The two biggest mischief makers are ones that you can’t spot easily. The main circuit itself might develop a fault or the underground cabling could get damaged due to changes below the earth.

The circuit and cabling problems alone can spike up your electricity bills silently but by hefty amounts. Not to mention the damage they could cause to the environment.

Repairers, Hassles and Solutions: One hassle of properly maintaining your appliances is finding a professional to handle your electrical repairs. Far too many are rude or simply talk down to you. Some are notorious for being late, if they show up at all, and worst of all too many have a habit of padding up bills. Also, Texas laws require only licensed electricians are legally authorized to perform electrical services and that can make it difficult to know who to call to have the job done right, on time and honestly.

Luckily, DFW is more than just a great metropolis, it’s also a convenient one. You have many professional electrical companies offering electrical repair services in Dallas and these organizations cover nearby cities too.

The advantage in dealing with a professional, licensed outfit is you can trust the company to own the right tools and equipment, they hire only licensed technicians and they keep up with the latest technology.

A trustworthy electrical service company makes sure the technicians are respectful; they tell you what electric repairs are needed and what it costs upfront. You can be confident your bill will not be inflated after work has started.

But the most important consideration is safety.

Having the electrical system regularly checked is the safe bet to avoid short circuits, shock and fire. There is a reason professional electricians need to be licensed and insured. If not done properly, not only are you paying more for higher utility bills, but you could be putting your home and family at risk.

Contact Us Caddell Electric 3730 Dilido Rd, Ste 210 Dallas, TX 75228 Phone: (214) 329-4567