8 Ways to Reduce Electrical Maintenance Costs in Your Apartment

With the increasing heat in Bengaluru, the summer also means higher electric bills, but you don’t need to sweat the costs. Whether you rent or own a flat in an apartment, these eight simple strategies will help you stay cool while keeping more money in your pocket.

1. Adjust Your Thermostat

Set your air conditioning to 78°F when you’re home and 85°F when you’re out. Each degree below 78 increases your bill by about 6%. Consider a programmable thermostat if your landlord allows it.

2. Block Out the Sun

Close blinds, curtains, or shades during peak sunlight hours, especially on south- and west-facing windows. This can reduce indoor temperatures by up to 20 degrees naturally.

3. Switch to LED Lighting

Traditional incandescent bulbs produce heat and waste energy. LED bulbs use 75% less electricity, last longer, and keep rooms cooler.

4. Use Fans Correctly

Ceiling fans cost only few paise per hour to run. Set them to spin in summer to create a breeze. And remember, fans cool people, not rooms, so turn them off when you leave.

5. Eliminate Phantom Power

Unplug phone chargers, laptops, gaming consoles, and small appliances when not in use. Smart power strips make this easier by cutting power automatically.

6. Cook Without the Oven

Ovens heat up your entire apartment. Use microwaves, toaster ovens, air fryers, or outdoor grills instead. Opt for cold meals like sandwiches and salads on the hottest days.

7. Maintain Your Cooling System

Clean or replace AC filters every month during heavy use. Dirty filters force units to work harder, consuming up to 15% more electricity.

8. Seal Air Leaks

Use packing around windows and doors to prevent cool air from escaping. Draft stoppers work well under apartment doors.

Small adjustments create significant savings over a summer. As a leading facility management service in Bengaluru, OGS guides apartments on optimal usage of electricity with our team of experienced electricians. Start with two or three tips today and enjoy a cooler apartment and lower bills, or just give us a call.