dimanche 2 février 2014

7 Tips To Lower Your Heating Bill

By Hedrick Lepsch


There are few things more satisfying than bidding the cold winds and freezing winter temperatures a temporary farewell and entering your warm and cozy house. Thanks to the invention of central heating, many of us find winters to be not nearly as bad as they otherwise would. However, comfort usually comes with a price, and in the case of a warm house it's a very literal price of an expensive heating bill. Learn how to lower the cost of heating your home while still making it through the winter in comfort.

Lower your Thermostat This can often be a topic of intense debate in any house or apartment, but the fact is that lowering your thermostat is the easiest and most direct way to cut down on the cost of heating your home.

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Solar Cooking This one has been around for a while and I remember making aluminum foil boxes to cook hotdogs as a kid but solar cooking has come much further. Normal cooking around the world is usually done through burning fossil fuels and can be pretty dirty. Paying for fuel to cook and heat the home can also be expensive especially in developing nations. Here is where solar kicks in.

Make sure to caulk any gaps in your window frames in order to prevent this, or purchase super insulated windows if you can afford them. Once you have made sure the windows are secure, begin utilizing the sunlight that comes through them in order to heat your house. Keep track of which windows the sun hits throughout the day and make sure the blinds stay open in order to let the sunlight through.

Take Advantage of Heat - There are a bunch of activities in your house that cause heat you can take advantage of. If you are showering open up the door and let the hot air go through the house rather than turning on a vent in the bathroom. If you drying your clothing do the same thing open up the door to the laundry room and let the excess heat circulate. Open the shades when the sun is shining through and then close them up when it is dark outside to prevent the cold from entering as easily.

Solar Power If you want to make changes that will help cut your heating bill by a large percentage, consider supplementing your system with solar panels. Efficient solar materials, like the Helios 310 watt panels, can help cut your power costs that are raised by having to carry warm air throughout the house. Solar technology can be an effective and energy-conscious way to save on your next heating bill.

Whatever you choose to do, remember that you do not have to continue paying massive amounts for a warm house.




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