Lower Energy Bill Winter Survival Kit: Easy Fixes That Save Money Now
If you want to lower energy bill winter style, the trick is doing the small stuff now. Not later. Drafts and heat loss add up fast. So does cranking the thermostat because one room feels like an ice cave. This survival kit focuses on fixes you can knock out in an afternoon.
1) Weather Stripping
The cheapest win is sealing gaps around doors and windows. You will feel the difference immediately.
Frost King Poly Foam Weather Seal for Doors and Windows, 17 ft
$20.83 reg $22.05
- Where to use it:
- Around drafty door frames
- Along window edges with obvious gaps
- Anywhere you can feel cold air creeping in
2) Door Draft Stopper
If cold air is sneaking in under the door, this is your best friend. Also, it helps with noise.
Stockroom Plus Under the Door Draft Stopper, One Sided 36 Inch
$10.47 reg $14.99
This is a great add if your front door or garage entry door feels like a wind tunnel.
3) Heated Throw
Turning the whole house into a sauna is expensive. A heated throw lets you stay warm without pushing the thermostat higher.
Hyleory 50×60 Electric Heated Throw Blanket
$39.99 reg $101.65
- Best use
- Couch blanket for evenings
- Office chair warmth booster
- Extra cozy layer for chilly bedrooms
4) Smart Thermostat
If you want to lower energy bill winter costs long term, this one does heavy lifting. It helps you run heat smarter, especially when you are asleep or not home.
ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced
$165.00 was $189.99
Even if you do nothing else, a better schedule can cut waste.
Quick Ways To Lower Your Energy Bill This Winter
Here are easy habits that stack with the products above.
- Close curtains at night, open them in the afternoon sun
- Use draft stoppers on doors you do not use often
- Set the thermostat a little lower, then use a heated throw
- Reverse ceiling fans so they push warm air down
- Replace HVAC filters so your system works less
- Close off unused rooms and shut vents halfway
- Run laundry in cold water and air dry a few loads
- Use space heaters carefully and only in the room you are in
- Cook once, then reheat leftovers instead of running the oven again
- Check doors for light leaks and seal them the same day
If you do these consistently, you will lower energy bill winter costs without feeling miserable.
Once you get through winter, it is worth swapping a few everyday items that keep saving money all year. Head to money saving swaps for a more sustainable home for easy changes that pay off long after the cold weather is gone.
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