I have added insulation in the attic (12 inches) and the crawl space, new windows, checked for drafts, and shut off rooms that I don't use.
I'm just don't like paying more then a 100 bucks a month for natural gas since it is something that comes out of the ground.
2007-12-24 01:33:31 · 10 answers · asked by aap1970 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Moist air feels warmer than dry air...A very inexpensive way to do this is to set out containers of plain water, about a 2 lb coffee can size near each heat vent...Refill daily....You could make these containers decorative glass to look good as well!
2007-12-24 02:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have a ranch style house with a full basement and I just started this year by putting several dehumidifiers since I have 2300 square feet basement. First off in the basement you need the type that can handle the freeze up of the coils which cost a little bit more but it will save you heating bills. I go on Ebay to get the best prices so most of mine like two have broken wheels but I went out to Lowe's and bought in the garden center the planter holders that have wheels and put the dehumidifiers on them. Buying ones that are'nt full price really saves. I run it on low speed but high setting for moisture. I also bought a small one for the closets which saves your stuff in the closet. They range from 40 pint to 65 pint water levels. The basement used to be so cold that I turned up the heat to warm it untill this year. If you have someone sleeping downstairs like I do you can also run the dehumidifiers in the room during the day or when nobody will be there for awhile on high then when they go to sleep the room wil be free of dampness. Oh yes, also helps the smell. I use them in the bedrooms also especially at night to keep the dampness out. Your windows unless you have the newer ones that are doubble pained with the charge of gas they leek tons of cold air because they have lots of air holes in them that you can't see but they are there. In the summer use them to shut the windows and keep your house free of dirt and dust. Great for allergy sufferer's too. Also for windows there is a product called Gila and you cling it to the windows and wah la no more air leaks. Hope this helped and sorry the way this was typed since I do not type well. Thankx and Happy Holidays.
2007-12-24 10:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by kic's 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It will make your house feel warmer so you will more comfortable with the thermostat set to a lower temp. That would lower your heating bills. By the way, $100.00 for natural gas is really good, my last bill was over $200.00 for just the gas.
2007-12-24 09:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by John Y 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Without a boubt. Raising the humidity level in your abode will give you the advantage of dropping the setting on your thermostat 1 or 2 degrees, thereby saving you in the neighborhood of ten percent on your heating bill.
2007-12-24 11:30:33 · answer #4 · answered by Jeff S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Higher humidity helps make the house feel warmer. between 30 and 50% is recommended. Under 30% can cause furniture to crack and your nasal passages to dry out. Over 50% can cause mold to grow.
2007-12-24 10:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mostly it just helps with adding moisture in the dry winter air. But, I've heard my whole life that air with moisture holds heat better.
2007-12-24 09:36:36 · answer #6 · answered by Samsmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humidifier salesman say yes in order to make more money
2014-11-23 08:04:33 · answer #7 · answered by Joseph 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use a humidifier, you can lower the temperature of the house and still feel comfortable.
2007-12-24 12:20:56 · answer #8 · answered by Bobo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look into a new furnace. Check out the Munchkins, they are great!
2007-12-24 10:20:09 · answer #9 · answered by sped1018 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
NO!!! DUH!
2007-12-24 09:37:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋