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October 5, 2018 by AlainaMonster

5 Easy Ways To Cut Heating Costs This Winter

Time To Start Thinking About Ways To Cut Heating Costs:

It’s officially my favourite time of year. Happy Fall Y’all! My absolute favourite part of Fall isn’t the beautiful colours, pumpkins, or even being able to lounge around in comfy hoodies. Although, those are all definitely perks of the season. But the reason Fall is my favourite time of year is that it’s pretty much the only time of year we don’t use our thermostat. It’s not hot enough that the AC kicks on. But it’s also not cool enough for us to switch the system over to heat. It’s the only time of year where I’m not afraid to open the heating bill. Currently, we are playing the fun game of; ‘How long can we go before we turn the heat on?’ But Fall is a good time to start thinking of ways to cut heating costs when the cooler weather does hit, and we are all forced to turn on our thermostats.

 

Don't be scared of you heating bill. Check out these 5 easy things you can do to make your home more energy efficient, and cut down on heating costs this winter. #cutheatingcosts #wintersavings #easytips

5 Easy Ways To Cut Heating Costs This Winter:

If you’re like me and dread the heating bill in the winter, this post is for you. There are a lot of ways you can start to prep your home for the cooler weather now. We started implementing these ideas into our own home last winter and saw a dramatic drop in our heating costs compared to the winter before. All of these are just simple tasks that can make a big impact on the cost of heating your home.

  • Addressing the drafts in your house:

    Glass is a very poor insulator, meaning a lot of heat can escape in the winter. Cover windows – especially older ones – with an insulator kit. Don’t forget to check door and window seals yearly and replace where needed.

  • Setting up the programmable thermostat correctly:

    One of the best things about a programmable thermostat is that you can just set it and forget it. But don’t forget to set it to lower the temperature for the hours you’re asleep or out of the house. Remember it does take some time for our bodies to adjust to cooler temperatures. Try layering more clothes, drinking something hot, or using slippers before turning the heat up if you’re feeling a chill.

  • Change furnace filters monthly:

    A dirty furnace filter could mean your blower fan has to work harder to reach the temperature you set on your thermostat. That will cost you more money in heating your home, and even repairing your furnace. Changing your filters monthly is an easy way to cut heating costs and possible furnace repair costs.

  • Thermal drapes to help keep the heat in:

    Glass is a very poor insulator. These curtains keep heat inside and reduce the amount of heat needed to warm the home.

  • Making sure that hot hair from your vents is not becoming trapped behind furniture, or blowing straight up to an above window:

    If you have no choice but to have a vent behind something like a couch, just simply shut it. An adjustable vent deflector on vents under window helps make sure that the hot air is not just being blown out the window (literally since glass is such a poor insulator). 

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These 5 easy ways to cut your heating costs will not only save you money but also the dread you feel when you get those winter heating bills.

What are some things you do to help cut heating costs in the winter? Let me know in the comments below!

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Comments

  1. Monidipa Dutta says

    October 6, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    After reading it I wish you were in my country. You would have tried to find cold instead of heat. But a very to the point post.

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  2. Vikrant Nimbalkar says

    October 7, 2018 at 4:39 am

    Very useful thank you for sharing this information.

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  3. Silvia says

    October 7, 2018 at 5:09 am

    All great tips. We used to live in a city that was very hot in summer and very cold in winter and our bill had the potential to be very high, we actually did a few of the things you suggest and we were able to keep it under control.

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  4. Debby says

    October 7, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    Even though we live in the south, it can get cold. Saving money on heating costs is something we all can benefit from.

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  5. Marysa says

    October 7, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    We do all of these except checking to make sure the heat isn’t blowing into windows or furniture. I’ll have to do a little walk through and check all the vents.

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  6. Patricia-Ann Que says

    October 7, 2018 at 10:32 pm

    great tips especially with the coming cold weather! im sure this is very useful to many of us!

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  7. Amanda Yorton says

    October 7, 2018 at 11:21 pm

    These are great suggestions and tips on how to cut heating costs! We are always looking to save money so I will try these!

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  8. Alejandra Graf says

    October 7, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    Never thought of thermal drapes. I have the opposite problem, to much heat. Its crazy that we months and months of very very high temperatures.

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  9. Renee says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:22 am

    I wish I saw this post when I lived in the Northeast. Since moving the Arizona, it is about keeping the house cool when it is over 100 degrees. But I do need to update my thermostats to set it for certain times. That is a great idea either way. Also it made me think of getting certain screens for the outside of my windows to keep the hot sun heat from coming into the house. Thanks for the post.

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  10. Echo says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:28 am

    It is that time here too and we are getting ready to batten down the hatches! Great tips!

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  11. Enriqueta E Lemoine says

    October 8, 2018 at 9:24 am

    I live in Miami and for us is all about how to cut AC expenses. Great post with excellent pieces of advise.

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  12. Vanessa says

    October 8, 2018 at 3:09 pm

    Fantastic tips! I don’t like to be cold, so finding ways to keep my house warm and save on gas is a must. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Suzanne says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    I always use a space heater because I get extra cold but these are great tips! Thanks for sharing my dear. xo, Suzanne

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  14. K.A. Wypych says

    October 9, 2018 at 1:56 am

    These are great tips! I struggle each year to put plastic on my windows to try to keep the heat in. I appreciate the other suggestions!

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  15. Jessica Lynn Martin says

    October 9, 2018 at 10:05 am

    These are very good tips on ways to cut heating costs. We have our thermostat programmed and we have found in our years of doing this that it does save money. We set the thermostat and forget it because it kicks on on its own and knows when to turn off. We just set the number that we want the heat on. I agree, changing furnace filters is very important. I love this time of year as well!

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  16. Devyani Ray says

    October 9, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    Programming thermostats correctly and changing furnace filters have helped us a lot!

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  17. David Elliott says

    October 10, 2018 at 3:40 am

    I wish we had the kind of central heating and cooling systems that you have there. What we could really use at the house is better insulation. That would help with the heating and cooling costs a lot.

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  18. Blair villanueva says

    October 10, 2018 at 4:39 am

    When i recently attended a hotel show, i learned that there are new devices and technology available that helps to reduce energy costs. They are initially for hotels and big buildings but now offering too for residential homes.

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  19. Mommy Sigrid says

    October 17, 2018 at 1:49 am

    Ha! In our country it’s how to cut on cooling. Gosh, it’s so darn and humid here even in month when it’s supposed to be cool. Energy costs are rising, too.

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