Fall Saving Strategies
As the summer months wane and the chilly weather of fall begins, consider doing some upkeep on your home in order to save on energy costs. Here are some simple ways to ensure that your house and wallet are properly insulated:
• Clean or replace your furnace filters once a month. Dirty filters can block warm air from the furnace and make it operate less efficiently, costing you money.
• Lower your thermostat 5 to 7 degrees at night. Your energy savings will increase as much as 3-5 percent for every degree the thermostat is below 68.
• Keep your shades and curtains open during the day to let in sunlight and warmth. Close them at night to retain heat.
• Weatherize your home by caulking and weather-stripping all exterior
doors and windows.
Hope this helps you all during the upcoming holiday season.
Till next time,
PPP
posted by: LadyG (reply)
post date: 11.06.09 (10:23 am)
Thanks for the tips.
posted by: barnabus1 (reply)
post date: 11.06.09 (12:21 pm)
Good tips, one can get those foam things to put in your unused outlets along the wall, sepecially outside walls, that block cold air coming thru them!! Also one of those under the door sleeve things, to stop heat loss and input of cold air!...especially here in apartment buildings, stops odors too!!!
posted by: PooPotPie (reply)
post date: 11.09.09 (6:16 pm)
oh wow never thought about the foam things...thanks! See, everyone has great ideas... Thanks..
posted by: PooPotPie (reply)
post date: 11.09.09 (6:17 pm)
You're welcome my pleasure
Reply to: LadyG