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Your Electric Bill May Be Higher Than It Should Be — Check These 5 Household Energy Wasters

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Household energy wasters — Aging appliances, inefficient heating and cooling, air leaks, and electronics drawing standby power can increase household electricity costs. Checking these five common energy wasters could help lower monthly utility bills. ChameleonsEye/Shutterstock

You open your electric bill expecting the usual amount, only to discover it’s $40 higher than last month. You haven’t purchased any new appliances, and your daily routine hasn’t changed much, so where is that extra money going?

The answer could be hiding inside your home.

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