5 Ways to Save on Winter Heating Costs

The chilly months are ahead, and you may be tempted to crank up the thermostat. Before you do, give these 5 ways to save on winter heating costs a try. When you give these tips a try, you can still enjoy a toasty home while keeping some cash in your pocket too. It is easier than you may think, and you won’t even feel like you are sacrificing anything. Take a look at how to get started!

5 Ways to Save on Winter Heating Costs

1. Invest in a programmable thermostat.
A programmable thermostat will be your best friend. You can easily set it to raise or lower the heat as needed. For example, it can lower the heat during the day while you are at work. Then, it can raise it a few degrees in the evening when you are home. It does the work for you, making sure you are only using heat when you are home to enjoy it. Here are some more tips that will help you save on your winter gas bill.

2. Test your comfort level.
You might think that your thermostat HAS to be set at 72 degrees. Why not try testing your comfort level? Knock it down a few degrees and set a timer for 3 hours. See how you feel after the two hours. If you are still comfortable, it is well worth resetting your thermostat to this new, lower temperature. If you wish, you can even knock it down another degree and set the timer to see how well you do. Chances are you can go lower and still be comfortable.

3. Keep layers within reach.
Keep assorted quilts and blankets in the areas you often relax in. Keep sweaters and wraps on hand as well. When you feel a chill, grab one of these items to layer some warmth on yourself. If they are easy to find and reach, you will be more likely to use them instead of turning up the heat.

4. Seal all cracks.
Go through your home room by room and check all of the windows. Be sure all cracks are sealed so that precious warm air doesn’t escape. You can buy caulk inexpensively at your local home improvement store, and it is a great way to keep warm air in instead of out. If you wish, you can also place draft blockers near your exit doors. Just fill a tube sock with sand or rice and tie it shut. Place the sock along the bottom crack of the door and it will keep warm air from escaping. For more ways to winterize your home, take a look at these ways to winterize your home.

5. Let the light in.
In the morning, open the curtains and let the sunlight in. It will heat the space more than you might imagine. You can then close the curtains when the sun goes down, to keep the warm air in the room. Be sure that rooms that get good sunlight have their doors left open, so the warmth can travel to the rest of the house. At the same time, keep the doors closed to unused, darker rooms so they do not suck in warm heat that isn’t needed.

Here are some more tips on saving on your winter utility bill and cutting holiday energy costs to help you save this winter.

You don’t have to freeze in order to save some money on heating costs this winter. Instead, give these tips for saving money on winter heating costs a try. You will find they are well worth looking into!

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