{"id":18199,"date":"2022-01-21T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/?p=18199"},"modified":"2025-04-25T10:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T14:21:08","slug":"utility-bill-expenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/utility-bill-expenses\/","title":{"rendered":"What Your Utility Bill Includes &#038; How To Reduce It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For first-time homebuyers, your stack of bills can be a jolting surprise. Every adult pays bills, but there are a few extras for homeowners. Here are all the bills you can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your hydro bill covers your home\u2019s electricity, so it varies depending on your monthly usage. You receive a bill once a month from your local provider\u2014Toronto Hydro or Hydro One, as examples in Ontario\u2014and it can break down several things, from daily use to your time of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways you can keep your hydro bill low, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turning off and unplug electronics when not in use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using low-energy light bulbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running your dishwasher in off-peak hours and use the air-dry setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running your dryer in off-peak hours and make sure your lint trap is clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treating your windows and make sure they\u2019re weatherproofed correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-01-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-01-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-01.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your heat bill is also monthly and varies with your usage. You can have three types of in-home heat sources: gas, electric, or oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While gas furnaces typically cost more to install than electric pumps or baseboard heaters, the overall monthly cost of gas-fuelled or oil-fueled heat is a fraction of electric heat. And gas works during a power outage whereas electric won\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gas heat has a separate gas bill, whereas electric heat shows up on your hydro bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/how-to-lower-your-home-insurance-premium\/\">10 Home Improvements That Can Lower Your Insurance Premium<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-05-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-05-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-05-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-05-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-05-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-05.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water and Garbage Removal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your municipality, you\u2019ll receive a bill for water and garbage removal\u2014quarterly, annually, or otherwise. You pay this directly to the city; if it\u2019s not paid in time, the overdue amount can be added to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/tips-lower-electricity-bill-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">property tax<\/a>&nbsp;bill.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-03-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-03-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-03-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-03-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-03-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-03.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common to have a third-party monitored security system in your home. You\u2019ll pay an installation fee, as well as a monthly fee, for this service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/safe-places-to-own-a-home-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Safest Places to Own a Home in Canada 2025<\/strong> <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-04-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-04-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-04-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-04-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-04-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-04.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internet, Phone, Cable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget about the other standard bills! When budgeting, be sure to put in any other regular bills like Internet, cell phone, home phone, and cable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-02-750x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-02-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Utility-Bill-Expenses-02.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div class=\"cta-left\">\n<div class=\"cta-title\">Looking for your dream home?<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-body\">Contact us today to talk to a Realtor in your area<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/buy-with-zoocasa\"><button class=\"cta-button\">Talk To Our Experts<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For first-time homebuyers, your stack of bills can be a jolting surprise. 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