The monthly worry of the size of utility bills is a common concern, but that doesn’t mean it is something that we need to put up with. There are many ways that we can shave costs off our monthly utility bills, you’ve just got to know the tricks of the trade.
Loft Insulation –
According to recent energy studies, the place where most of the heat in our homes escapes, is from our lofts. That is logical that as heat rises, so if our lofts are not properly insulated then our homes become a bottomless pit when it comes to the money we are spending on heating our homes. Therefore if your loft has not been looked at for some time it could be the main culprit of why your house is so hard to heat and therefore why your bills are so high. Fibreglass insulation is actually pretty cheap and easy to install yourself. So have a look into this as one of the most important ways that you can save money on your monthly bills.
Compare Providers –
With a lot of competition in the world of utilities it is important that we are shopping around for the best deals available on the market. Regularly looking on energy comparison sites is one of the best things that you can do to make sure that you are getting the best deals and that you are not paying over the odds with your energy supplier.
Weather Stripping –
Another big problem when it comes to heating homes are drafts coming in through gaps in the structure of your home. If you can feel drafts in certain parts of your home then you will want to install some weather stripping in order to ensure your home is as warm and as cosy as possible. Again weather stripping is inexpensive, really easy to install and will make an enormous difference to how cost-effective you are being with your bills.
Insulate Light Switches & Light Switches –
Another relatively unknown source of draft and air leaks in the home is through light switches and outlets. Most people don’t know that these areas are a really common source of air leaks and therefore really benefit from proper insulation. This is especially true when they are found on the outside of walls. If you spot that this is a problem in your home make sure that you get proper switch plate seals and specialised outlets.
Lower Thermostat Temperature –
It has been proven that by just dropping the temperature of your thermostat by just one degree, can make drastic savings to your utility bills. So try just adjusting your thermostat setting to a slightly lower temperature in order to see a difference in the amount you are forking out for your heating.
It has also been revealed recently that by setting your timer on for a longer amount of time, at a lower setting is cheaper than having your heating on at a higher heat, for a shorter amount of time. Therefore it is recommendable to switch your heating on a good 30 minutes before you wake up, but at a lower temperature, rather than just ramping it up to maximum the moment you wake up.
All these little details add up to make a big difference. So look into all these areas today to see where you can be making savings and taking control back of your monthly utility bills.
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