Without costing a penny, there are a number of things that an educated homeowner can do to lower their heating costs, and you don't even have to be handy to accomplish them.
Remember that these items do add up- so don't discount what you think may not make a dent in your bill. That would be the costly error.
Here are some of our favorite FREE ways to lower your bill.
First, turn down the thermostat. Sounds like the basics, but consider this- "The rule of thumb is that you can save about 3% on your heating bill for every degree that you set back your thermostat" full time, says Bill Prindle, deputy director for the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
For example, if you turned down the thermostat 10 degrees when you went to work, and the once more when you went to bed, that could add up to approximately 16 hours a day -- and THAT can save you up to 14 percent on your heating bill!
Turn down the water heater. If you lower the temperature of water in the water heater to 115-120 degrees, it will reduce power consumption, and you may not even notice a difference in the hot water.
Use curtains wisely! Opening curtains and shades on south-facing windows during the day will allow solar radiation to warm that area. When you close the curtains at night, it helps to retain the heat in the room.
Make sure that the fireplace damper is closed. Remember to limit use of that fireplace, too. Fires actually suck heat from a room.
If you have drafty doors, you can always roll up a large bath towel and place it at the foot of the door to stop that cold air from coming in.
Please stay Safe and Warm.
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