Tips for saving money as temperatures drop
Posted Oct 11, 2012 3:17 pm.
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Now that furnaces are kicking into high gear, heating bills will likely go up as well.
Director of Home Ideas for Direct Energy, Dave Walton, says there are ways you can lower the cost of staying warm in the winter.
Start by changing your air filters every three months and programming your thermostat for lower temperatures during the day and overnight. That can save approximately four percent of your heating cost over 24 hours.
“Energy efficiency upgrades and improvements do not have to be daunting tasks. In fact, homeowners can take control of their energy bills and potentially save money by following simple steps and making small changes around the home,” said Walton. “Sealing up air leaks around windows and baseboards, and regularly maintaining your furnace and replacing filters are easy – and low cost – ways to save on monthly heating bills.”
He says closing the vents in rooms rarely used and investing in insulated or lined curtains will also help lower heating costs as well.
