Winter is Coming: Tips for Lowering Your Heating Bills
It might still be pretty warm where you are, but as the high temperatures begin to fade from memory you can rest assured that winter is coming. While you might be looking forward to being able to go outside in the middle of the day again you’re probably already dreading the heating bills that arrive in your mailbox in the dead of winter.
Luckily there are a few things you can do about reducing those heating bills this winter. Use this guide to make sure you don’t spend your entire savings just to heat up the house.
Open Your Windows
When it’s very cold outside you obviously don’t want to open up your windows and let cool in. However, there are warm parts of the day, especially in the beginning of winter. Use that sunlight to warm your home and make you more comfortable.
When it’s warm but not warm enough to open the windows you can also benefit from throwing the curtains open or drawing the blinds. The sunlight will add a little more warmth to your home.
Try a Portable Heater
Your central heater is very helpful to make sure that you stay warm throughout the house, and for most people it is an essential item in the winter. However, just because you have central heat doesn’t mean that you need to run it every second of the day when it is cold outside.
Instead, consider a portable heater that you can use in rooms where you spend the most amount of time. After all, there’s no reason to heat your entire home all night long if you spend most of your evening in the den or bedroom.
Consider Upgrading Your Furnace
Upgrading your furnace may seem like a bigger expense than simply paying your heating bill, but the fact is that a furnace that’s not working efficiently or one that’s undersized is going to cost you more each year until it dies. Over time, you’ll actually save a lot on your bills by choosing a furnace that really works for your home and performs properly.
There are a lot of companies out there that handle South End furnace replacement, so just make sure you hire a reputable one to do the work for you. It’s worth it to upgrade in the long run if you own your home.
