A great way to save on heating costs is to keep doors to unused rooms closed. This way the heater won't work to unnecessarily heat rooms that are not in use. Likewise, where possible, close the vents to those rooms as well (unless you have forced air heating). Limit the opening … [Read more...] about Keep the doors and vents of any unused rooms closed
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Install door sweeps and draft stoppers to minimize heat loss
Small, insulating door sweeps installed on the of bottom doors can help hold heat in a room or heating zone. This is especially important for outside doors to keep the cold weather out. They are easy to install and cost less that $10. Also consider door snakes or draft stoppers … [Read more...] about Install door sweeps and draft stoppers to minimize heat loss
Choose higher efficiency ACs for lower bills
When shopping for air conditioning units, go for high-efficiency units, even if they cost a little bit more up front. For central air conditioning, go for one with seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 13 or better, or 14 and higher for warmer climates. Anything less … [Read more...] about Choose higher efficiency ACs for lower bills
Keep the heat away from thermostats
Avoid placing temperature-effecting devices near the thermostat. Heat from lamps or televisions will give a false reading to thermostat, causing the air conditioning to work harder than it needs to. The same rule applies with sunshine - keep the thermostat out of direct sunlight … [Read more...] about Keep the heat away from thermostats
Cut your AC bill by up to 30% with a little home make-over
Lower your electricity bill in the warmer months with a little home-makeover. Consider updates such as the following (roughly arranged from the simplest to the more complex):Adding drapes or shades to windows (& keep them closed during the brightest part of the … [Read more...] about Cut your AC bill by up to 30% with a little home make-over