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TDS Money-Saving Strategist: Andrea Norris-McKnight | posted March 2026
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Think you’re cutting your electric bill? Some popular energy-saving habits aren’t as effective as you might expect, and a few can even cost you more in the long run.
Many tips get repeated because they sound sensible. Some were useful years ago, others now make only a small difference, and a few can waste time or money. Below we look at common “savings” strategies that often underdeliver so you can focus on changes that truly reduce your bill.
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1. Line-Drying Clothes To Cut Energy Costs
Line-drying can save energy, but only under certain conditions: if your dryer is inefficient, if you replace most dryer loads with line-drying, and if drying doesn’t create other costs.
Where it falls apart: If you still use the dryer for many loads, the overall savings are small. Indoor line-drying raises humidity, which can force your air conditioner or dehumidifier to run more. Damp clothes may require extra ironing, increasing energy use and wear.
Reality: If your dryer consumes a lot of electricity, line-drying most loads can lower costs. In cold months, indoor drying can add helpful humidity. But for households with efficient dryers, savings are modest. Choose line-drying for its other benefits—fabric care, scent, and reduced wear—rather than expecting big electric-bill reductions.
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2. Unplugging Phone Chargers When Not in Use
Modern phone chargers typically draw negligible power when nothing is connected—often only pennies per year.
Reality: Unplugging chargers daily won’t significantly reduce your bill. If you prefer to unplug for safety or to extend a charger’s life, that’s reasonable, but prioritize larger energy users for meaningful savings.
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3. Turning the HVAC System Completely Off During the Day
Shutting off heating or cooling while you’re out may seem smart, but it can force your system to work much harder when you return to a comfortable temperature.
What happens:
- Your home drifts far from the target temperature.
- The system runs longer and less efficiently to recover.
- In extreme weather, recovery may cost more than modest setback settings.
Reality: Instead of turning HVAC off completely, set the thermostat back a few degrees when you’re away. That approach saves energy without the large recovery penalty during very hot or cold periods.
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4. Using Space Heaters To “Save” on Heating
Space heaters heat single rooms quickly, but they can draw a lot of electricity. Running several heaters or leaving them on for long periods often costs more than using central heating.
Reality: Use space heaters for short-term, focused warmth—for example, while you’re in one room briefly. They’re not usually an economical main heating method for long periods or multiple rooms.
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5. Replacing Every CFL With an LED and Expecting Big Savings
LEDs are more efficient than CFLs, but many households already captured the biggest lighting gains when they switched from incandescents to CFLs. Moving from CFL to LED often yields smaller savings, and replacing still-working CFLs can take years to pay back.
Reality: Prioritize LEDs in fixtures you use most and replace CFLs as they burn out. Don’t throw away functioning bulbs—your real savings come from avoiding unnecessary purchases and focusing replacements where usage is highest.
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6. Turning Off Lights Obsessively (While Ignoring Big Appliances)
Turning off lights when you leave a room is a useful habit, but the impact on your bill is small compared with major appliances that run for hours.
Check these often-overlooked energy drains:
- Old refrigerators or freezers
- Extra fridges in garages
- Electric water heaters
- Inefficient HVAC systems
Reality: One inefficient appliance can erase months of careful light-switching. Concentrate on the big loads first for meaningful savings.
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7. Relying on Power Strips Alone To Cut “Phantom” Energy
Smart or regular power strips can reduce standby power, but their effectiveness depends on how you use them. Common mistakes include plugging in devices that already use negligible standby power, forgetting to switch the strip off, or placing strips where convenience beats savings.
Reality: Power strips help most when they control devices that draw meaningful standby power—older TVs, game consoles, or home office equipment used frequently. Savings are modest otherwise, so pair strips with attention to bigger energy users.
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TDS Takeaway: What Does Usually Save Energy (and Money)
If you want measurable savings on your electric bill, prioritize these actions:
- Adjust thermostat settings gradually and use setback temperatures when appropriate.
- Seal air leaks and improve insulation to reduce overall heat gain or loss.
- Maintain HVAC equipment so it runs efficiently.
- Replace or retire truly energy-hungry appliances.
- Shift heavy usage (laundry, dishwasher) to off-peak hours if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
Energy savings tend to come from steady, practical changes that target the largest energy users rather than from obsessing over minor habits.
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She helps people on tight budgets cut everyday costs, build steadier money habits and create a little breathing room—without guilt, gimmicks, or unrealistic advice.
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