00:00Ten things that are spiking your utility bills this winter.
00:05Many people grab a portable heater to warm up a chilly day.
00:10Many people grab a chilly room, thinking they are saving money by keeping the central heat low.
00:14However,
00:15running a 1500 watt space heater for just eight hours a day can add around
00:20$60 to your monthly electric bill.
00:23Neglected air filters.
00:25A clogged filter restricts air flow, forcing your HVAC system to
00:30run longer and work harder just to push warm air into your home.
00:35The extra strain not only wears out your equipment faster, but it also significantly increases your
00:40daily energy consumption.
00:42Drafty windows and doors.
00:45You might not see the cold air sneaking in, but your heating system definitely feels it
00:49and works over time.
00:50Over time to compensate.
00:52Department of Energy reports indicate that heat loss through
00:55windows and doors can account for 25% to 30% of a home's total
01:00heating bill.
01:01The open fireplace damper.
01:03A crackling.
01:05Fire is the definition of winter comfort, but that chimney can turn into a massive energy
01:10light.
01:10The moment the flames die down, leaving the damper open when the fire.
01:15The fireplace is not in use is equivalent to leaving a window wide open 24 hours a day.
01:20Industry experts warn that an open damper can increase your heating costs
01:25by up to 30% as warm air rises and escapes.
01:30Energy vampires.
01:31Many electronics draw power even when turned off.
01:35Accounting for roughly 10% of household electricity use?
01:38Using a smart power strip?
01:40Or unplugging, rarely used devices can instantly cut this unnecessary drain and
01:45lower your bill.
01:46Overheated water tanks.
01:49Most water heaters.
01:50Most water heaters are set hotter than necessary at 140 degrees, wasting energy through constant
01:55heat loss.
01:56Lowering the temperature to 120 degrees can cut water heat.
02:00Leading costs by 4% to 22%.
02:02Outdated thermostat habit.
02:05Keeping a constant thermostat wastes energy.
02:09Lowering it 7%.
02:107 to 10 degrees for 8 hours a day can cut heating costs by up to 10% annually.
02:16Poorly insulated attics.
02:18It lets heat escape through the air.
02:20Forcing your heater to work harder.
02:23Adding insulation helps trap warm air.
02:25Warm air.
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02:29Warm air.
02:30It's common to rearrange furniture for the holidays or to maximize space, but placing
02:34a couch or a bed.
02:35Or rug over a vent is a major mistake.
02:37Your furnace has to work much harder to distribute.
02:40Heat when its primary delivery routes are obstructed by heavy furniture.
02:45Ignoring ceiling fans.
02:47Most people associate ceiling fans with summer clothes.
02:50cooling, but they are surprisingly useful tools for winter heating efficiency as well.
02:55Heat rises and pools near the ceiling leaving the floor and you feeling
03:00chilly while the warmest air sits uselessly overhead.
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