Free Ways To Save On Your Heating Bill This Winter

Who isn’t looking for a deal, and  a way to cut costs and to save money espeically approaching the Holiday Season?  Lowering energy costs can be a big money saver and if you can do it without adding cost on home improvements that’s all the better. Windermere Capital Group has accumulated some great tips on how to save on your heating bill and do it without spending a dime!

Turn It Down A Notch- Did you know you can save 3% on your heating bill for every degree you set back? Turn it down 10 degrees when you leave for work and again when you go to bed and save!

Don’t Leave The Fan Running- Kitchen and bathroom fans can expel a houseful of warm air after just an hour of use. Turn them off as soon as they have done their job.

Use Curtains- Opening curtains on South-facing windows during the day allows solar radiation to warm up your living spaces. Close them at night to keep the heat in.

Keep Heating Vents Clear- Make sure your heating vents are not covered by rugs or furniture to keep warm air circulating effectively.

Turn Down Your Water Heater- Heating water is the 3rd largest portion of a typical  heating bill. Turn your water heater down to 115-120 degrees for an unnoticeable difference that will save you money.

Close Fireplace Damper- The chimney of your fireplace is designed specifically to pull smoke out of the house. An open chimney is like a hole in your roof! According to the U.S. Department of Energy, about 14% of warm air that escapes from your house is lost through the fireplace. If your fireplace has glass doors, keep them closed when the fireplace is not in use. Also consider limiting fires since they suck heat from the room.

Change The Direction Of Your Ceiling Fan- In summer months you want your ceiling fans to be running in a counter clockwise direction to make the home feel a good 8 degrees cooler, but for winter months you want to change the direction to clockwise and set at a low spin to circulate warm air.
Use these tips to lower your heating bill while staying warm and cozy this winter!

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