During these cold winter months, are you noticing your utility bill is higher than you would like? If your answer is yes, please read the following winter energy saving tips from Duke Energy.
Heating
v Your home’s heating and cooling system make up about half of your total annual energy bill, with that in mind, Duke Energy recommends having your heating equipment checked every winter season by a qualified technician.
v Try to keep your thermostat at the lowest comfortable setting.
v Change air filters every month.
v Make sure that the heat registers in your home are not blocked.
Insulation
v Make sure your home is adequately insulated. Proper insulation can dramatically reduce your power bill.
v Weather-strip around doors and windows.
Household Tips
v Insulate your water heather with at least R-6 insulation.
v When it is nice outside, open your curtains to let the sunshine in which will warm your house.
v Reverse the direction of your ceiling fan and it will push warm air down. In the winter, the fan should turn clockwise.
By doing a few of these simple things, you should be able to save on your energy bill.