The nights are getting colder and struggles to keep up to date with the latest bills are apparent. So, any tips to save energy in your home this season are beneficial. Let’s talk about some of the tips you could implement in your home to help make a small difference.
Keep Air Circulating In Your Home
We know that ceiling fans keep you cool during summer, but did you know most of these fans have reverse control? This allows the fan to rotate clockwise, producing an updraft and creating warm air that sinks down to the space of your room.
To ensure you keep the air in your home fresh, open the windows for 20 minutes every morning. This will ensure any virus particles are removed from your home, and will improve indoor air quality.
Choose LED Lights This Christmas
Christmas will soon be upon us, and as a nation we love to decorate our home for the festive season. So, if you’re planning to brighten up your home with coloured lights, opt for LED bulbs that are considered to use 75% less energy than the standard lightbulb. Although these may be a little bit pricer than other lighting options, they will save you money in the long run once those Christmas lights are switched on.
Leave Oven Door Open After Using
After you’ve cooked a lovely evening meal, leaving your oven door open can be an unusual way to generate heat though your home, but it does the trick for a short period. Leave the door ajar once turned off and leave your kitchen feeling warm and cosy.
Smart Thermostat
If you haven’t already, getting a smart thermostat to track energy use in your home may be an option to consider. Having a smart thermostat allows the ability to learn energy use patterns within your household. This will allow you to alter the temperature of your home and even schedule all your heating. There are a wide range of smart thermostats to choose from, and most energy providers now offer them to their customers.
With advanced technology, some smart thermostats can automatically lower the temperature after detecting no residents are home. Plus, for those who are tech-savvy, you can alter the temperature of your home using an app, letting you turn the heating off when you’re out of the house.
Don’t Block Radiator Heat
To help ensure all generating heat is transferred across the entire room, avoid blocking radiators with sofas, dressers, etc. This can reduce the amount of heat transmitted to the room, and is instead being blocked by the item in front.
If you do have items in front of a radiator and are unable to move them, try bringing them a little further away from the heat so this can rise past, limiting the amount of heat being absorbed by the item of furniture.
Upgrade Your Curtains
Looking to decorate your home with new curtains? Try opting for a pair of thermal curtains to trap the heat in your home. So, when the days and evenings get colder, draw in those curtains to keep a little warmer this season.
