As the mercury rises, your cooling system works overtime to fight heat and humidity, which is often the primary reason for a spike in your monthly energy bill. Weather is the
biggest factor impacting your charges; review your statement’s Billing Period At-A-Glance to see how temperatures correlate with your usage and track local conditions.
Tips for a Cooler Home
By being proactive with a few simple steps, you can maintain your comfort while managing your costs:
- Turn It Up: Set your thermostat to the highest comfortable setting. Raising your thermostat setting by even one degree can help save energy.
- Fan Facts: Remember that fans cool people, not rooms, so turn them off when you leave the area to save energy. In the summer months, set your ceiling fans to rotate counterclockwise so that circulation of the cool air from your A/C is maximized.
- Lighting the Way: Replace old incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs, which produce far less heat.
- Made in the Shade: Close curtains, drapes and/or blinds to keep the hot sun’s heat out of your home.
- Kitchen Vacations: Give your stove a rest and prepare fresh summer salads or sandwiches to keep your home’s internal temperature down.
- Outdoor Care: If you have an A/C unit outdoors, keep it shaded with plants or shrubs, but ensure you do not block the airflow. A tune-up by a professional is also recommended to keep your unit in tip-top shape.
Payment Planning and Support
If you need extra support, assistance programs like LIHEAP and community funds are available. Visit our assistance programs page to find resources in your area.
If you are unable to make your payment by the due date, you may be eligible to set up a payment arrangement. Set that up via our mobile app, online through My Account at my.lge-ku.com or by phone.
For more predictable bills, enroll in the Budget Payment Plan.
You can also manage your account 24/7 via My Account at my.lge-ku.com.
