With each day getting colder as winter comes to its peak, which means more pressure on home heating systems and a huge increase in electricity consumption. Winter can be an expensive time of the year when it comes to using electricity, especially now with electricity tariffs rising. Below are 4 tips to help you save some money.
- Only heat the room you are using. If you are going to be working at your laptop while a meal is being cooked, stay somewhere near the stove to feel its heat.
- The more insulated your home, the easier it is to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. If you want to be warmer in winter (and cooler in summer), make sure your ceiling is insulated, as about 40% of heat loss takes place through the roof.
- Be sure to dress for the weather – wear layers of warm clothing (long underwear, sweaters, socks, hats, scarves, gloves) and use a blanket instead of switching on a heater. It’s cozy. And don’t forget: house slippers go a long way to keeping you warm!
- Make sure that your house is sealed and insulated. Check for chinks that let in cold air! Badly fitting windows and spaces under doors need to be attended to. Keeping your curtains closed helps to seal in the heat too