Howard Zelin Lists down Tips to Reduce Home Energy Costs in Winters


“If you're like most homeowners you likely suffer the same fate when winter rolls around: higher energy bills. It doesn't matter if you heat your home with electricity, natural gas or some other energy source; prices continue to rise and that means increased heating costs.”– Howard Zelin

In his blog he share three easy ways that you can save money on your home energy costs this winter.

1. Install and Use Programmable Thermostats
Many companies have brought Wi-Fi enabled, programmable thermostats on the market there's very few excuses to avoid using them. Howard Zelin says, “At bare minimum you'll want a digital thermostat that can be programmed to turn on and off at certain hours of the day.”

2. Switch Up Your Ceiling Fans
By reversing their direction of your ceiling fans you can keep your rooms feeling much warmer. In the winter you'll want your fans spinning in a clockwise direction, which will push warm air downward into the room where you'll be able to feel it. In the summer you'll want to switch the fans back to counter-clockwise as this will help move warm air towards the ceiling.

3. Monitor and optimize your Insulation, Furnace, and Ducts
Always monitor your home heating system whether it is operating at peak efficiency or not. If you can access your attic, check to ensure that your insulation is tightly packed and that it's still in good condition. Clean or replace the air filter on your furnace, and check your ducts for any leaks that need to be repaired. If it has been a few years, consider having a professional furnace and duct cleaning to get all of the dust and debris out of the ductwork.

As you can see, a little time spent on home maintenance can end up saving quite a bit in energy costs when the temperatures drop.

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