In winter, many people are concerned about their energy spending and desperately look for ways to lower their energy consumption.
Winter bills can take a sizable chunk of your money.
However, there are measures you can take to reduce your energy cost in winter. One way is by sealing the gaps found in the doors, windows, and floors. This prevents warm air from escaping through them and cold air from getting into your indoor space. You can use a suitable sealant or insulating strips to seal the gaps. Rolled-up blankets and rolled-up newspapers also work wonders in closing those gaps. When you clean your furnace regularly, especially in spring and fall, you reduce the annual energy use since you replace the air filters. This facilitates your furnace to work effectively without straining. Keyholes, letter-boxes should be covered as they bring in cold air from outside. It would be best if you did not cover air vents as covering them causes carbon monoxide poisoning. Draw your curtains when the sun goes down and open them when the sun is shining to allow the sun to warm your house. Don’t leave your electrical appliances like mobile phone chargers, TVs, set-top boxes, among others, on standby. Unplugging them will help you save a significant amount of money. Another way to reduce energy costs is to heat the rooms used daily and use a space heater in the primary rooms. According to the energy department, turning the heating down overnight and turning the thermostat down 10 degrees will lower winter bills.