If your looking for ways to save money on your garage, you’ve come to the right place.
In this blog post, we will discuss some tips that can help you reduce your expenses and keep money in your pocket.
Whether you are a start-up or an existing business, it’s important in this economic environment to do whatever is possible to look for ways to save money!
With the economy nowadays nearly every small business is struggling. All small business owners are looking for ways to increase profits, save money and improve efficiency.
Start by putting a cost-savings plan in place for your company and then take action as soon as possible. This blog will give you some ideas on how to do just that!
How to save money on Electricity
Lighting your garage and keeping the building at a comfortable temperature as vehicles and customers come and go are two of the biggest culprits for your electricity bill being high.
Space heating, cooling and ventilation, and lighting account for a large portion of your bill being sky high.
One of the best ways to save money on your garage is to reduce your electricity usage.
There are a few things you can do to accomplish this;
- Make sure all appliances and electronics are unplugged when not in use. This includes, cell phones, laptops, TV’s etc.
- Install LED lights and you will see savings of 50% or more!
- Replace exterior lights with LEDs to save even more.
- Turn off the lights when the rooms are not in use.
- Installing solar panels will help a lot.
- Do an energy audit. Utility providers will often conduct an energy audit, sometimes for free, and can identify additional ways to reduce your energy usage.
- Ask about discounted rates with your energy provider.
- Replace older unit heaters with more efficient units in the garage areas.
- Install sensors to turn lights off when the area is not in use or sunlight is adequate.
How to save money on the Miscellaneous costs
A lot of your monthly electric bill goes to miscellaneous energy use, like compressed air systems, hydraulic lifts and other mechanical equipment.
To reduce the cost here a few tips;
- Ensuring equipment is functioning properly can help to lower that cost.
- Regularly check air compressor belts for wear and tension, and check for leaks in hoses.
- Stagger equipment start times to help reduce peak charges.
- Service your equipment on a regular basis to ensure motors, compressors and other mechanical equipment life spans are extended.
- Change air compressor filters as recommended by the manufacturer, to ensure they are in good working order.
- If you install a new air compressor, it is important to make sure the system size and pressure performance are optimized for your needs and efficiency.
How to save money on Natural Gas
Do you know that 99% of natural gas is used in space heating and only 1% is used for water heating?
Natural gas bills is one of the biggest pay-outs you make, as most garages are not well insulated.
Here are a few ways to save on your gas bill;
- Seal around windows and doors with new caulk and weather stripping every few years to prevent loosing heat.
- Service equipment and change filters regularly.
- If you use radiant tube heaters, keep the reflectors clean and free of dust to ensure they operate efficiently.
- Upgrade to a programmable thermostat to ensure heating and cooling equipment runs less often during hours they are not in use.
- Replace older unit heaters with more efficient units in the garage areas.
- Use infrared radiant heaters for areas with high ceilings.
- Add insulation to your building to ensure the warm or cool air stays inside.
- Use a programmable thermostat.
Other ways to save money
Here are some more ways to save money;
- Lease Equipment – This will avoid the big upfront costs you’d face when purchasing equipment. You can save a substantial amount of money in repairs, upgrades and maintenance since many lease agreements cover these expenses.
- Ask for discounts – The suppliers you work with may have quantity discounts of 50% or more depending on the terms.
- Switch banks – As some banks charge bounced check fees, and most recently the debit card fee.
- Bundle Services – Some companies offer bundled services that include phone service, internet and fax. Bundling two or more services from the same company can save your business some more money.
- Offer Electronic Invoices – Electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) is the issuing of invoices by email directly to your customer. This will reduce your company’s printing costs.
- Get your employees Fully Trained, as well as Annual Training – To keep up to speed with the new changes, like Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles and also look for discounts on courses.
MTC Training Courses
MOT Training Courses (Car, Motorbike, HGV)
MOT & Hybrid/EV Training Course Level 1
VTAA Level 3
MOT Manager Course
Hybrid/EV Training Courses Level 1, 2 & 3 (Raise Awareness, Light Vehicles, Buses, HGV and Cars)
MOT Managers Refresher Course (New)
MOT Refresher Course (New)
