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Wasted energy detective: the bedroom

By: Corporate Editorial Team

06/04/2025

Undercover bedroom investigation

Are high energy bills keeping you awake at night? Energy-stealing monsters could be lurking there, right under your nose. Don't let them get away with it!

• Lamps - Place lamps in corners to allow light to bounce off two walls, so you'll need fewer fixtures. Save energy by using natural lighting during the day.
• Fan - Fans don't cool a room; they cool the people in the room. Leaving the fan running in an unoccupied room just wastes energy if no one is around to enjoy the breeze.
• Vents - Blocking air vents can make your HVAC system work harder to provide the same level of comfort. Leave some space around them to maximize system performance and minimize energy bills.
• Closet - The larger your bedroom is, the harder your HVAC system has to work to keep the space comfortable. Close closet doors so you don't waste energy cooling an area that doesn't need it.
• Television - Falling asleep with the TV on can drive up your energy bill. Change the settings so it will turn off after a set period of time, or use a smart power strip to shut off your TV automatically.

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