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There are a number of steps you can take to save money on utility bills
during the winter months, and even throughout the entire year. By simply
turning down the temperature in your home a couple of degrees during the
winter months, and wearing slightly warmer clothes, you can shave off 5% or
more on your winter home heating bills. Also, by installing programmable
thermostats in your home, you can save additional money by configuring the
heat to turn to a comfortable temperature only while you’re expected to be
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Most programmable thermostats have
day and evening settings, as well as weekday and weekend settings, to maximize
utility bill savings.
If you have ceiling fans you can simply flick a switch on them to have the
blades turn the opposite way they do in the summer months. By doing this simple
task your ceiling fans can force warm air down into the living area of the
home/rooms during the winter months. Remember warm air rises. By changing the
rotation of the fan blades they push the warm air downwards.
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If you have a hot air heating
system make sure to change the air filter every 2 to 3 months. Clogged air
filters make it harder for the heating system to pump warm air throughout
the home. Also, regardless of what type of heating system you have, it
should be inspected and serviced by a license HVAC technician annually. This
way they can make sure it is operating both safely and efficiently.
Another way to save money on utility bills is to make sure the exterior
doors and windows are well insulated and caulked. |
If necessary, add door and window
weatherstripping. These simple steps can dramatically reduce cold drafts within
the home and lower monthly utility bills.
Also, make sure that your attic is properly insulated and that there is an attic
cover over the attic ladder. Attic ladders are notorious for letting warm moist
air from the living areas of the home escape up into the attic.
In terms of saving money on electric utility bills, use compact fluorescent
light bulbs wherever possible. In addition, put exterior lights on timers so
that they automatically shut off after being activated or turned on. Also invest
in Energy Star rated appliances. New home Energy Star rated appliances can
dramatically lower electric bills as they typically use 20 to 30% less energy
than their older counterparts.
For information on maximizing your
wood stove’s home heating efficiency see
the “Installation
of Hood over Wood Stove Ebook”.
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