{"id":5183,"date":"2020-02-21T06:52:54","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T12:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/?p=5183"},"modified":"2020-02-18T13:56:39","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T19:56:39","slug":"why-is-my-houston-electric-bill-so-high-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texaselectricityratings.com\/blog\/why-is-my-houston-electric-bill-so-high-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Houston Electric Bill So High In The Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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But you’ve done everything right…RIGHT? Find out how yo can do more to reduce your Houston electric bill this winter.<\/center><\/p><\/div>\n

What can I do about my Houston electric bill this winter?<\/span><\/h2>\n

When September comes, Texans rejoice because football is back, and <\/span>summer electricity bills<\/span> are gone. Fall and spring bring the lowest electricity prices of the year, but winter has its own price spike. <\/span>Winter electricity bills<\/span> aren\u2019t as high as summer bills. However, the cost increase causes Texas customers to wonder how they can cut <\/span>electricity consumption<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are four reasons your <\/span>Houston electricity<\/span> bill is high in winter and how to chip away at the cost. A few small habit changes and home repairs can reward you for years to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ratchet down your thermostat<\/span><\/h3>\n

When you come home on a cold day, the last thing you want is to shiver while you prepare dinner. You like to walk into a warm, toasty house. But you don\u2019t live in a ski resort! That hot air is jacking up your Houston electric bill!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t pass up this luxury, <\/span>get a programmable thermostat<\/span>. The device will begin heating your home at the precise moment necessary for your home to be ready for you. Better yet, <\/span>set your thermostat<\/span> to 68 degrees while you\u2019re home. Throw an extra blanket on the bed, and don your favorite old hoodie. Just a few degrees difference can make a noticeable change in your monthly power cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep your warm air warm<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once the air in your home is warm, you want it to stay that way. Make sure your home is well insulated to keep the outdoor air from cooling your home. <\/span>Adding insulation<\/span> to your windows and attic are relatively easy projects and can save you money in the long run. You spend money up front for materials, but you save a little money every month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Run your appliances less\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the things that drives moms crazy is when kids and husbands stare into the refrigerator. The cool air escapes, and in turn, the condenser kicks on. The <\/span>refrigerator uses more electricity<\/span> than it would if the kids knew what they wanted before they opened the door.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With some forethought, electricity customers can run appliances for shorter periods or fewer times per day. Refrigerators, clothes dryers, water heaters, and more appliances don\u2019t need to be used as much as many people use them. Here are a few tips:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n