Lower Any Electricity Bill With Sneaky Heating Tips
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You Can Lower Your Electricity Bill With These Sneaky Heating Tips

For most of us, our electricity bill is the most expensive bill we have.

Is yours too high?

Would you like to trim that electricity bill down to a more manageable and more reasonable size? Isn’t it time to save energy while you pocket some extra cash at the same time?

Lower Your Electricity Bill

If you’re anything like we are, you’re always open to new ways of saving money.

But, while saving money is a huge goal for all of us, you don’t want to have to painstakingly watch every single itty bitty thing you do.

In short, you want to lose money off your electricity bill without losing your much-loved sanity too.

If this sounds like you, we have the ultimate guide for you.

Did you know that there are some awesome, easy and foolproof ways to lower your electricity bill? Did you know that lowering your bill doesn’t require you to invest vast amounts of your time or money in the process?

Turns out, many of the greatest ways to save money on your electricity bill are simple tricks and minor adjustments. And, those small differences can make a big difference to your wallet.

In this article, we’re sharing ways you can lower your electricity bill with some sneaky heating tips.

It’s time to reel in that unruly electricity bill once and for all.

Let’s get right to it.

Sneaky Heating Tips to Lower Your Electricity Bill

1. Start At The Beginning

All heating systems throughout our homes have three basic components:

  • The heat source itself – This is generally a heat pump, a boiler, a furnace, etc
  • The distribution of that heat – Generally radiators, etc
  • The control system that regulates the heat – In many homes, this takes the form of a thermostat

If your electricity bill is too high to handle, it’s a good idea to have a look at all of these areas. If there’s a malfunction or a problem with any of these components, it will drive up the cost of your electricity.

2. Heating System

If your heating system is fueled by electricity, it’s essential that it’s running as efficiently as possible.

Check out the heating system itself and ask yourself the following questions:

  • Is it the most efficient for your home?
  • Does it suit the climate?
  • Is it an adequate size for your home?

The higher the efficiency of the heating system, the higher the cost. But, in the long run, you not only save energy, you save a ton of money too.

If you’re upgrading your home heating system, look for energy star ratings that exceed the minimum standards for efficiency and quality.

Maintenance

If you are serious about saving money on your electricity bill, one of the easiest ways to do that is to conduct regular maintenance of your heating system.

This involves:

  • Cleaning filters
  • Replacing filters
  • Removing obstacles, dirt, dust from the system
  • Checking air ducts and heating pipes to ensure that they’re sealed properly
  • Making sure air vents are not obstructed in any way.

3. Heating Distribution

When saving money on your electricity bill, it’s important to assess the distribution of heat in your home. Is it working in the most efficient way possible?

Here are some easy things you can do to make sure that you’re not losing heat and money:

  • Inspect your home for any cracks around the doors and windows. If you find cracks of any kind, seal them up.
  • Insulate your home properly. Consider air sealing your home and adding insulation to your attic and your walls. Without proper insulation, all the money you spend heating and cooling your home could escape through windows, doors, or the roof. Time spent insulating now saves you serious money down the line.
  • If there’s one cold room in particular, consider purchasing a point-of-use heater for that particular room. Think here in terms of a wood or pellet stove, portable vent heaters, or even a fireplace.
  • Seal your air ducts and make sure they’re properly insulated. This is important in particular in an unheated place in your home.
  • If you go down the fireplace route, make sure that the chimney is kept clean at all times.
  • If you can see daylight under any door in your home, you’re losing the indoor heat you’re paying for. It’s vital that you eliminate these gaps. If you have drafty doors, purchase a door snake to catch the cold air. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can make one yourself. Failing that, a rolled up bath towel can often seal the door.
  • Pipes, gas lines, and electrical cables that enter your house often have gaps around them. These gaps let in outside air and cost you money on your electricity bill as a result. Seal these gaps with expanding foam.
  • In Winter, open your curtains during the day to allow natural heat inside your home. Then, make sure that you close them at night to seal the heat in.
  • If you have a ceiling fan, set it to spin clockwise. That way, the hot air will blow downwards to the area you want it.

4. Control System – Your Thermostat

Using a programmable thermostat is a super easy way to save money on your electricity bill.

Use it to set your heater back while you’re at work or in bed. If you lower the thermostat by 10 degrees for 16 hours a day while you’re away at work or sleeping, you can save serious money on your electricity bill.

Consider also lowering your thermostat by one or two degrees. You probably won’t notice a lack of heat, and you’ll save extra money for every one degree you lower the thermostat.

You can also think about installing a Trane heating and air conditioning matched system as part of any energy audit.

Lower Your Electricity Bill with Tips Galore

So, are you ready to save some money on your electricity bill?

Consider yourself brought fully up to speed on all the sneaky ways to keep your costs down – permanently. All you have to do is follow these tips and consider it done.

Should you need any further advice, or if you need assistance with any of your home heating needs, we would love to hear from you.

We’re experts in home heating, and we’re always happy to help.

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