4 Ways to Cut Your Winter Electric Bills

Winter can really be a drag. High electric bills are often unwelcome surprise. But there are some simple ways you can cut back those onerous winter electricity bills:

1. Program the Thermostat

When nobody’s home or everyone’s asleep under their fluffy, warm blankets, you can safely set the thermostat down about 10-15 degrees. When you’re awake and at home, gradually raise the temperature to the lowest setting you all feel comfortable with. This strategy can save you about 10 percent on your electricity bills while saving loads of energy in the process.

2. Wear Layers

Get the sweaters, turtlenecks, fluffy socks and other warm layers out of storage now! Pile on the blankets too. There’s no reason to jack up the thermostat when you can use layers to reflect your own body heat back to you. At the same time, make yourself a hot mug of tea or cocoa or some soup and enjoy the season!

3. Insulate Properly

An energy audit from our Root Electric team can help you find spots in your home where cold air may be leaking in and making your home unnecessarily chilly while draining precious dollars away on extra heating. Make sure the attic is appropriately insulated and get kits from the hardware store to cover up drafty windows. You can also use special door stoppers to block drafts from the bottoms of doors, or use weather stripping around other areas. There’s always a way!

4. Have Your Furnace Checked Regularly

One big energy stealer may be a furnace that hasn’t been properly maintained. Have a pro check it out at the beginning of the season and make sure to change the furnace filters monthly for the most efficient operation.
Put these tips into action as the weather turns colder and darker so that your winter electricity bills won’t be a shocker! For more ways to save electricity any time of year, call Root Electric at (703) 494-3989 for an energy audit and customized tips on ways your home can be more energy efficient!

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