You want your home to stay warm during the winter, but you don’t want to pay a ridiculous amount for those heating costs. Luckily there are some things you can do stay warm while keeping your electricity bills to a reasonable amount. Read on to learn more about how to enjoy the best of both worlds to stay nice and toasty while reducing heating costs.
Bundle Up
Putting on your winter clothes before you go outside is normal, but you can also dress warmly inside. You won’t need to run your heat quite as much if you wear a sweater, sweatpants, warm socks, and more. Nice blankets are also handy to keep you warm and comfortable. Wearing warm clothes could help you turn the thermostat down a couple degrees which will save you money on heating costs.
Seal Your Windows
Cold air can come in through the smallest cracks which often occur around windows and doors. That cold air can make your home’s heating system work harder and longer, costing you money. Use caulk to seal any cracks you find in windows or their frames. You can also replace your windows with newer, more energy efficient versions.
Program Your Thermostat
A programmable thermostat is one of the first things you should get if you want to lower your heating costs. These work by allowing you to program a timer so that your heat does not have to run at the same temperature all day and night. You can allow your home to be a bit colder during the day if nobody is home. You can still use plenty of heat in the evenings when you need it, and your overall costs will be reduced.
Another way to reduce heating costs is to have preventative maintenance scheduled to make sure your system is running properly. Give Wolfers Heating a call at 503-220-1901.