Despite the fact that this winter is warmer than past ones,
it is always good to find ways to save a little money on
the winter heating bills.
There are many ways to heat one's home and we will cover
ways to reduce your heating bills.
1) Seal duct leaks, weather strip and do caulking in the
appropriate areas. Seal off your air leaks. Walk around the
home and do a nice inspection to give yourself an
evaluation. This can actually be a fun family project to get
the kids away from video games for half an hour. Fiberglass
insulation can really pay off in the long run.
2) Look at your windows and see where the drafts are coming
in and places where you can plug the leaks.
3) Are there ways you can conserve? I'm not someone who
likes wearing a down vest inside to save a little money but
I will lower the heat when going out for several hours at a
time.
4) If you have an old water heater, consider replacing it
with a newer model that is a higher efficiency.
5) Are there rooms in your home that let the sun in during
the day? This can be a nice way to warm up some of the rooms
if you open the curtains or mini blinds.
6) Do you qualify for the low income energy assistance
program (LIEAP)? Find out if you may be eligible for that
program.
7) Depending on your heat source, you can also save by not
heating up the bedrooms during the day but instead heating
the living room and kitchen higher if that's where your
family spends most of their time from 3- 9 pm.
8) You can reduce gas water heating bills a bit by reducing
the standby heat loss.
9)How is the insulation in your attic? Remember that warm
air rises, and that if you have good insulation it will keep
in the heat rather than have it just go out through the top
of the home.
10) Have you had a tuneup lately of your furnace? This can
be an important way to save on your winter heating bills.
Cleaning or replacing furnace filters can make such a
difference.
11) Keep in mind that if there are ways you can interfere
with the northwesterly winds you can also help your heating
bills. See what rooms are on that side of your home.
12) Another way to conserve is to install law flow
showerheads as well as to reduce the anount of hot water
being used generally. If you work out a gym, consider taking
your shower after the workout rather than when you get home.
You are paying for your gym membership which includes this.
Implement just a few of these tips and you will be on your
way to save money this year on your heating bills which you
can use for other things you enjoy to do.
Dee Cohen is a website publisher and author. Find out more about how to save on heating visit http://www.heating-help.com .Stop by to see us at <a href="http://www.heating-help.com">Reduce Heating Bills</a> and get some cost saving ideas.
