If you live up north, you know the feeling of receiving your winter heating bill. While winter can be uncomfortable, you don’t need to break the bank to stay cozy inside. Here are 5 steps to keep you warm for less.
- Turn down the thermostat. This is the easiest action to take, and it can lower your heating bill by 5-10%. It’s easier to manage this when you plan ahead. For example, if you know you are going to be gone for 8 hours, why not turn the thermostat down a few degrees until you get back? Also, don’t heat rooms that you know you won’t use. While this will save you money, it won’t keep you as warm, so let’s look at some long-term investments…
- Use window and door sensors to detect when heat is escaping. You can get a sensor for approximately $25 on Amazon, which can save you multiples of that amount over the course of a winter.
- Heated blankets are a great option. They are a bit pricey at about $75 on Amazon, but they can help you save on bills while keeping you warm and cozy.
- Space heaters are a great way to heat a single room. They also come with in a variety of sizes and with different price tags, so you can pick the appropriate one for you. Also, you won’t feel compelled to leave them on all day, so the end result is more savings for you.
- Invest in nice, thick socks. If your feet are cold, the rest of your body will feel a bit cooler, so put on the warmest socks you can find.
