It can be tough to cope with rising energy bills through the winter. Check out our top tips to save both energy and money. These small actions can add up to big savings!
- Close the fireplace flu – this is one of the areas that so many homeowners forget about when it gets cold. Simply close the damper which helps keep heat in and cold out.
- Keep shades and curtains open – if you keep your shades and curtains open during the sunniest hours of the day, you’ll allow the sun’s heat to penetrate the room,and your thermostat will run less.
- Use the proper insulation – spaces like your attic, walls and basement need the right amount of insulation to ensure the least amount of heat loss. Have a professional inspect the areas of your home that could use additional insulation. This is a tip that will also help during the warmer months too!
- Remove window air conditioners – no matter how “sealed” your window air conditioners are, leaving them in during the winter is the perfect way to allow cold air in and let heat escape. Remove them from the windows before it gets cold.
- Use a programmable thermostat – set it to automatically turn down at night and when you are away during the day.
- Check your furnace filter – change or clean it as needed. A dirty filter makes your furnace work harder to circulate air and wastes energy.
- Check your windows for air leakages – there are inexpensive solutions to stop energy loss, like window kits and weather stripping.
- Unblock the vents – go around each room in your home and make sure the vents are unblocked by furniture. The more heat that can filter through the vents, the more efficient they will run.
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