Winter tips to stay warm and cut heating costs

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AccuWeather's Ariella Scalese shares tips to help you stay warm this winter while lowering heating costs. Learn simple, effective ways to save energy and protect your home from heat loss.

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00:00As the cold weather sets in, finding the right balance between comfort and energy efficiency

00:09becomes crucial.

00:10Whether you're looking to save money or simply want to maintain a cozy environment,

00:14and Azalean shares insights that will help you manage your home's temperature effectively

00:18throughout the winter.

00:21What's your go-to thermostat setting for winter?

00:23The U.S. Department of Energy has a recommendation that might surprise you.

00:2668 degrees during the day and then even lower when you're asleep.

00:30Now, this is part of a strategy to conserve energy and save money, but it doesn't mean

00:3468 degrees is the only solution.

00:37They say it's actually ideal to keep your indoor temperature close to the outdoor temperature,

00:41which of course can be a bit easier in the summer and I know sounds kind of horrible

00:45and at times even unsafe with winter temps.

00:48So the Department of Energy has said if you keep your indoor temperature about 25 degrees

00:52warmer than outside, then you'll save money and still keep your house heated.

00:56For example, if the temperature is 30 degrees outside, turn your thermostat up or down to

01:01about 60 degrees.

01:02You'll notice the difference in your bill.

01:04And they say you can actually save up to 10 percent a year on heating and cooling by

01:08turning your thermostat back 7 to 10 degrees for eight hours a day from its normal setting.

01:14But what do you think?

01:16And I think it's crazy to keep your house at 60 degrees.

01:18I was fine with the 68, but here's some other tips to help keep your home a bit warmer in

01:23the winter.

01:24You may know this one, right?

01:25Reversing the direction of your ceiling fan clockwise.

01:27That pushes the warmer air down.

01:29Close any doors to unused rooms to prevent heat from escaping and then it focuses on the

01:34areas that you use most.

01:36You can hang heavy insulated curtains to reduce heat loss or apply that window film.

01:40That can happen and help a lot.

01:42And make sure you're having your heating systems checked often and changing your filters regularly

01:47as well.

01:48As I heard for the 18 years I lived at home, put some socks on, listen to your dad and wear

01:52a little bit warmer clothes around the house to help you stay warmer this winter.

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