Lower Your Heating Costs

With the cold weather settling in it is time to crank up the heaters. This could mean an extra monthly bill for some, or the added expense of filling your tank with oil or kerosene. If you are like me you are constantly looking for ways to lower your bills. Here are some tips for lowering your heating bills.

The first tip I am going to offer is to see if your state offers a program to help assist you with your heating bills. This program is usually called Li-heap. It is based off of your income. They raised the income limits last year so it is worth a shot checking into. They send funds directly to your heating company. They also have a program to help repair your furnace if something should break.

Next we are going to talk about turning the thermostat down a few degrees. If your household is like mine there is always someone cold. They are constantly turning up the thermostat. This results in higher heating costs. Put on an extra sweater or sweatshirt. Invest in some long underwear to wear underneath your clothing. Get a blanket that has sleeves. There are lots of manufacturers making these. They are usually made from soft fleece.

Another tips for lowering your heating costs is to close the vents in rooms that you don't use. There is no sense in heating a room that no one is going to be in. You can also get a space heater to use in the room you are in. They will cost less to operate than your furnace.

On bright sunny days open your curtains to let the sun warm your room. There is nothing better than free heat. Plus it will brighten your spirits on a cold winter day.

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