Top 4 Ways to Lower Your Energy Bills This Winter

Your home’s utility bills can sometimes be higher than expected during the winter months. You don’t have to pay high energy bills to maintain a comfortable home in Durham, North Carolina, though. Here are some of the top ways that you can lower your energy bills this winter and beyond.

Lower Your Water Heater’s Temperature

Did you know that by lowering the temperature on your water heater by a few degrees, you can reduce your energy bill without really noticing? Turning down your water heater to about 120 degrees means that you’ll still have hot water ready when you need it. The only difference is that your water heater won’t have to work as hard to keep it heated. As a result, it’ll use less energy and cost less money to operate.

Upgrade Your Outdated Manual Thermostat

The thermostat is one of the essential devices in your home to help lower your energy bills this winter. Many electronic thermostats will allow you to program them to run your home at a particular temperature during the day when everyone is up and another when no one is home or people are sleeping. Smart thermostats can go a step further by allowing you to control your temperature when you’re not home.

Open The Curtains to Enjoy Natural Heat

Take advantage of the natural heat outside by opening the curtains on sunny days. The sun can help to warm your home naturally and help to give your furnace a rest. At night, you can close your curtains to help keep that warmth in your home while keeping the cold night air outside.

Seal Your Home to Prevent Energy Waste

Go around your home and look for areas where heat may be escaping. Poor attic insulation is one potential issue to investigate as heat can escape through your roof. Cracks in your walls and foundation are another place you should seal to help keep the heat inside. Door and window jams that don’t seal are another issue that needs addressing. Tackling these issues will help to keep your heat inside where it belongs. As a result, you’ll help to lower your energy bill this winter.

Are you looking to decrease your winter energy bills? Consider installing a more energy-efficient HVAC unit or a smart thermostat. Contact Warren-Hay Mechanical by calling 919-251-5615 today to discuss your options.

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