During the winter months, my power and gas go through the roof. Any Ideas?
2006-09-21 05:39:48 · 7 answers · asked by alyson1hill 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
get some hot water bottles!! You only use power when boiling the kettle, and once boiled, the water bottle last for quite a while...
u may also wana put some towels under your front door (or any doors leading outside actually) as this stops (or at least reduces) the amount of cold outside air coming into your home!
Another good way of keeping warm is....yup, u guessed it....snuggling up to someone (or making love)
Have fun and keep warm!!
2006-09-21 05:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jazz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an accessible attic space then you should add a second layer of insulation. I added a 12 inch layer of fiberglass bats, and it lowered my cieling temperature in the summer by 5 degrees. The reverse would be true for cold weather.
2006-09-21 13:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by richard Alvarado 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say a one degree reduction on your thermostat should cut your fuel bill by 10%.
Make sure your heating is well maintained.
If you are not using it, switch it off.
Don't leave TV, video or dvd on standby - pull the cord out of the wall.
Use power-saving light bulbs - more expensive, but they last forever and use less power.
Visit friends and relatives often - use their heating - not yours.:-)
Wear warmer clothes indoors.
2006-09-21 05:52:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weather stripping around your windows and doors. Putting up plastic window covering if you dont have storm windows. Caulking around window and door frames. Shut off registers to unused rooms. Turn back the thermostate to 68 degrees.
2006-09-21 06:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by kimmi_35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gas dryer suck up a brilliant form of means- carry out your clothing interior the domicile or basement to keep some money. call the renter and ask him if the upstairs is heated- he would desire to have warmth gently on for you adult males.... ask if he's making plans to get all people up there quickly!
2016-12-18 14:21:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like ur using the heater alot u might want to have it looked at or even upgraded
2006-09-21 07:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by launchpad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, bundle up, don't use lights unless you need them...if you have a fire place, use it more than usual!
2006-09-21 05:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋