Energy Saving at Home

In cooler weather, during daylight hours open the drapes and shades on windows that face south to grab all the warmth and light from the sun that you can.  Then, during evening and night hours, close the drapes and shades to keep the heat you gained during the day in the house rather than let it leak out through the windows – which no matter how good they are, still lose more heat than a well insulated wall.

Keep the temperature as low as you can while you are home – add a layer of clothes to keep warm.  And keeping active will also help keep you warm, and save you money.

Programmable thermostats are one of today’s great energy and money saving inventions.  When you automatically “set back” your heat settings (and cooling during warmer months) when you are away during the day and asleep at night, you could save as much as ten percent on your home heating bills.

Weatherize, weatherize, weatherize! Caulk and weather-strip all possible places where cold air can sneak into your home, and steal your heating and cooling money.

A properly maintained heating system will save you money.  A clean flue, frequently changed air filters, and a correctly adjusted boiler will all work together to heat your home most efficiently and save you the most money.

There are recommended levels of insulation for your exterior walls, attic and crawl spaces, ceilings, and basement walls and floors.  Make sure your home has at least the recommended amount – this is an area where more is better.