Winter can be a great cozy time for you but can it can also cause your pocket pain when your electric bill comes! Here are some tips that can help you to lower your electric bill and enjoy your winter a lot better.
Buy a programmable thermostat and program in lower temps when needed. Until then lower or turn off thermostat when leaving your home for four hours or more.
Set your thermostat at 68° or lower when you're home. Every degree below 68° can save four percent on your heating bills.
At bedtime, lower your thermostat and add extra blankets.
Wear layered clothing and thick socks to keep warm, then set your thermostat even lower.
Close garage doors, cover foundation vents, and close off vents and doors to seldom-used rooms.
Keep curtains and blinds closed at night and on cloudy days; open curtains on sunny days for warmth.
Insulate exterior doors and window sills to block wintry drafts.
Caulk cracks around windows and doors.
Adjust your water heater temperature to 120° or "warm." It still provides hot water and avoids scalding.
Make sure central heating air filters are replaced every 30-90 days.
Add more insulation in your attic.
Information provided by MLGW, Memphis, TN website.
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