In this week’s blog we will continue our discussion from last week and discuss more ways to keep your utilities low.
Check Your Windows
Staying on the topic of keeping your place warm, make sure your windows are winter proofed and do not have any cracks or holes. One of the most common ways to let cold air in, or let the heat escape is through the windows, so make sure these are winter proof and secure. If you notice any problems, you can always purchase a window insulator kit to solve the problem.
Check Your Doors
Windows aren’t the only way heat escapes, doors are just as bad. If you notice a draft coming from underneath your doors, you can winter proof your doors by using draft guards and draft stoppers. Take the time to research these items to find the most suitable option for you.
Put Your Ceiling Fans on Reverse
Staying on the topic of keeping your place warm, if you have ceiling fans in your place, put them in reverse. Changing the rotation makes your fan bring the cold air up and force warm air down. This is a quick and easy way to keep your place warm
The logic behind this tip is straight forward. The sun provides free light, and if you have light coming in from outside, you are less likely to turn on the lights inside your place. And during the winter months, the sun provides free heat as well. This is a simple and convenient way to limit your energy usage, so go ahead and take advantage of what mother nature has to offer.
Change Your Light Bulbs
Staying on the topic of light, to save on bills, use energy efficient light bulbs and try to pick out some light bulbs that mimic natural light, this usually helps people feel more comfortable.
In the previous blog we spoke about turning off appliances when you are not using them instead of leaving them on standby. We wanted to revisit this point for computers because nowadays we all have computers at home. If you are going to step away from your computer for more than an hour, we recommend you just turn it off. This will lower your electricity bill and will extend the lifetime of your computer.
If you follow the steps we have outlined above, you should be able to reduce the amount of energy you use and the amount of money you spend on utilities. We recommend following the steps we have outlined above for a month or two, then compare your utility bills for the previous months. You’ll be surprised how much money you save. If you have any other ideas, please comment below, contact us or comment on our social media.