10 Ways to Save on Your Winter Energy Bill
October 19, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Frugal Living, Green Home
Brrrr! I didn’t realize we were going to bypass fall and go right into winter. Given that fall is my favorite season, this cold weather is a disappointment to me.
Since winter is on the way, here are some ways to save on your winter energy bill.
1) Install a programmable thermostat. Have your thermostat drop down a few degrees each day while you’re at work.
2) Change your filters every month. Dirty filters can increase your bills by 20% each month.
3) Keep your thermostat at 68F or below. Wear a sweatshirt if you need to.
4) Make sure your fireplace damper fits well. Close it when not in use. Install a glass fireplace door.
5) Remove window air conditioner units. These let a lot of cold air into your home.
6) Get a tune-up on your furnace to make sure it’s working properly.
7) Put caulking and weather strips around doors and windows.
8) Don’t block vents or radiators with furniture or curtains.
9) Let the sunlight in. Open the blinds on the sunny side of your house. The sunlight will help to warm up the rooms.
10) Seal your heating ducts. Sealing and insulating ducts can improve the efficiency of your heating by as much as 20 percent.
What ways do you save on your winter energy bill?
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Great list of action items to save on heating bills. Storm windows and doors are money saves too.