Easy Ideas to Reduce Home Heating Costs
Winter is fast approaching at a time when prices are on the rise for oil and natural gas. This could mean big bills for heating your house this season. Luckily there are some ways to cut the cost.
- Turn down the thermostat. B setting it back 10 degrees when at work and sleeping you can estimate a savings of 14%.
- Turn down the water heater. Keeping the temperature of the water at 155-120 reduces the use of power without any noticeable differences to the users.
- Keep heating vents clear. Vents blocked by rugs and furniture prevent heated air from circulating efficiently.
- Use curtains. Opening curtains and shades on south-facing rooms during the day allows the sun to warm a room. Closing curtains at night helps prevent heated air from escaping.
Here are some low cost home improvement fixes to keep your bills down:
- Block any leaks. Small gaps surrounding windows, doors and other areas in the house could be allowing heated air to escape. Try using door sweeps, caulk, and tacky rope to block gaps in door and window frames. Also, try installing outlet gaskets electrical outlets, where cold air can enter.
- Buy a smart thermostat. These thermostats allow you to program times to change the temperature. This is especially helpful if you are the forgetful type.
- Keep your furnace in shape. Replace the air filter once a month. If you have an oil boiler it should be cleaned and tuned annually. Gas systems should be cleaned and tuned every two years.
For more energy saving idea please read 12 Ways to Fight Soaring Heating Bills.
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posted by Cara at
10:21 AM
1 Comments:
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