6 tips to lower your energy bills!

As temperatures drop, it can be hard not to feel the financial impact of increased heat and energy bills. Here are a few ways to lower your energy bills in the winter:

1. BUY ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES: When it's time to replace appliances, opt for energy-efficient models with the ENERGY STAR label

2. UPGRADE TO LED LIGHTING: Replace incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient LED or CFL bulbs. LED bulbs use significantly less energy and produce less heat!

3. CLOSE UNUSED VENTS: If you have central heating and cooling, then close vents in unused rooms to direct warm air to where it's needed most.

4. GET A PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT: Install a programmable thermostat to control your heating system more efficiently. Set lower temperatures when you're away or asleep and higher when you're home and awake.

5. SEAL LEAKS & GAPS: Inspect doors and windows for drafts and seal any gaps with weatherstripping or caulking. Also, consider using draft stoppers at the bottom of doors.

6. AVOID USING SPACE HEATERS: Space heaters are generally very energy-inefficent, so if you use space heaters, do so sparingly and only in occupied rooms.

ALSO I just want to mention that I'm not an expert in this matter! That being said, these are the tips I've gathered from doing research on energy-saving measures in homes. Use this post to gather ideas, but (as always), do your own research before making changes to your home.

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