Heating Bills estimated to be 10 to 15% more this year
Well the forecast for Chicago heating bills is estimated to be 10 to 15% higher then last years heating bills, according to Peoples Gas. So, here are some ways that you can implement reduction of heat loss and curb that new “appreciated” bill that will be coming soon to your mailbox:
* Lowering your thermostat by one degree can save as much as 3 to 5 percent on the average heating bill
* Replace your furnace filters four times a year. If you can’t remember when to do it, either put the schedule on your Blackberry or when the season changes, the filter changes.
* Have the furnace cleaned every year for efficiency.
* Replace your old windows to energy efficient Low “E” Windows
* Outlet insulators
* Wrap that hot water tank!
* Attic insulation - this is where the heat escapes! By maintaining or adding adequate insulation is the smartest move you can make and the cheapest.
* And for those of you who don’t want to pull out that window air unit - why are you heating the outside.
