5 Ways To Reduce Your Apartment Heating Bill

Every winter it's the same, you turn up the heat to stay warm and yet you end up paying a small fortune for your heating bill. Here are 5 easy ways to help reduce your apartment heating bill this winter.

1. Dress In Layers

Studies have shown that if you learn to dress in layers you can turn the heat down a few degrees. Consider a tank top, long sleeved tee shirt, and a fleece vest with a decorative scarf, as well as leggings and heavier jeans or pants for your lower half. Top this with some regular footie socks and either slippers or warm fuzzy socks and you'll stay warmer.

2. Get A Programmable Thermostat

You can set these to kick the heat up just before you wake up and just before you get home from work. It really helps. You'll find that you're spending less by using a programmable thermostat in your apartment. 

3. Close Off Unused Rooms

While it may seem like common sense, many don't do this. Simply close or reduce the heat venting in unused rooms, and only heat the ones that you'll be in during the day.

If you have a spare bedroom, a laundry room or any other unused or seldom used room simply close the door and place a draft blocker at the bottom of the door to prevent cold air drafts from entering your apartment. 

4. Spurge On Heavy Blinds Or Drapes

Heavier blinds or drapes can help to keep the heat in the house and the cold outside where it belongs. Just close the heavy blinds or drapes when it's coldest. It's amazing how easy it is to use drapery or blinds to keep the cold out.

5. Check For Drafts

Light a candle and put it near windows and walls to find out if there are any air leaks. If there is an air leak the candle light will flicker or go out. Check the entire house for air leaks and if you do have any, consider some insulation tape or a draft blocker to help stop that cold air from pushing into your apartment. 

Following these tips will help you to stay warmer in your apartment this winter and lower your heating bill.

You don't have to freeze just because it's winter if you use these easy to follow tips. You'll save on your heating bill and find new ways to stay warm.

Let me know if you have any other good tips to share!