Wednesday, July 21, 2010
12 Tips To Cut The Cost Of Your Fuel Bills
12:54 PM | Posted by
Jackie De Burca
Fuel prices continue to rise as the global demand for power threatens to outstrip supply. However the domestic market for fuel is competitive so you have the chance to make a change which could save you money as well as following these tips.
1. Go online and shop around as there are offers out there that you may not be aware of and if you change supplier to cut down costs they will take care of the formalities for you.
2. Make sure your heating equipment is properly maintained, such as the heat pump, furnace and filters. Units in less than top condition can be costly as they are inefficient. Dirty filters will reduce the efficiency of your heat pump or furnace.
3. Do not heat areas of the house that are used infrequently, such as guest rooms or studies which are not used much.
4. Think about a thermostat which enables you to programme pre-set times to both lower or higher the temperature.
5. When showering don’t be tempted to stay there more than necessary, as although it is pleasant in the winter, by reducing your shower time to half you could save as much as 33% on your hot water heating costs.
6. Check what temperature is set for you hot water heater. For homes which have a dishwasher it needs to be 120 degrees but apart from dishwasher use it can be quite a bit lower.
7. If the water heater is in a cold part of the house make sure it is wrapped in an insulation blanket.
8. Many of us habitually wash clothes in hot water but it is not always necessary so when possible use cold water.
9. Adjust your thermostat to the following recommended guidelines as they are both comfortable and work out the most economical.
When at home and not in bed: 68 to 70 degrees
When out or in bed: 60 to 65 degrees
10. When there is winter sun open the curtains on the side of the house where it is and let the heat come in. Be sure to close them when the sun has gone in order to retain heat.
11. Cut down on the use of ventilation fans as they can suck the heat out of room. In as little as one hour a bathroom fan can take almost all of the heat from the bathroom.
12. Use space heaters in the living area so you can lower the heat.
1. Go online and shop around as there are offers out there that you may not be aware of and if you change supplier to cut down costs they will take care of the formalities for you.
2. Make sure your heating equipment is properly maintained, such as the heat pump, furnace and filters. Units in less than top condition can be costly as they are inefficient. Dirty filters will reduce the efficiency of your heat pump or furnace.
3. Do not heat areas of the house that are used infrequently, such as guest rooms or studies which are not used much.
4. Think about a thermostat which enables you to programme pre-set times to both lower or higher the temperature.
5. When showering don’t be tempted to stay there more than necessary, as although it is pleasant in the winter, by reducing your shower time to half you could save as much as 33% on your hot water heating costs.
6. Check what temperature is set for you hot water heater. For homes which have a dishwasher it needs to be 120 degrees but apart from dishwasher use it can be quite a bit lower.
7. If the water heater is in a cold part of the house make sure it is wrapped in an insulation blanket.
8. Many of us habitually wash clothes in hot water but it is not always necessary so when possible use cold water.
9. Adjust your thermostat to the following recommended guidelines as they are both comfortable and work out the most economical.
When at home and not in bed: 68 to 70 degrees
When out or in bed: 60 to 65 degrees
10. When there is winter sun open the curtains on the side of the house where it is and let the heat come in. Be sure to close them when the sun has gone in order to retain heat.
11. Cut down on the use of ventilation fans as they can suck the heat out of room. In as little as one hour a bathroom fan can take almost all of the heat from the bathroom.
12. Use space heaters in the living area so you can lower the heat.
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