How Do I Know That I Am Not Wasting Unnecessary Money On Heating?

February 12th, 2010 | by Frenday |

Having been faced with all the financial perks lately, I’ve been thinking that my energy bills may just be showing larger sums which is more than what my family is getting.. How do I know that I am not wasting unnecessary money on heating?

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  1. 6 Responses to “How Do I Know That I Am Not Wasting Unnecessary Money On Heating?”

  2. By Aweng Moral - Basco on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply

    To ensure that you are paying ‘only’ for what you are getting in terms of heating costs, you have to have your home evaluated and subjected to heat loss calculation. The results may either point out to improper insulation within the house and possible areas where your heating may be leaking and thus, wasted. Some repair and prevention might be needed if these are the causes. But it could also be that your current system is already too old and is already not as efficient.

  3. By Craig H on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply

    Everyone wastes unnecessary money on heating. Quick tips: Replace all light bulbs with energy efficient screw-in flourescent bulbs. They are expensive but pay for themselves quickly, about 6 bulbs for 10 bucks. These use little electricity and last for years. Wash clothes when you can in cold water. Every warm wash you do causes the heating elements in your water heater to work. Replace a tank water heater with a whole house tankless heater which you can buy on eBay for about $250. It will pay for itself in a year or less. When your hot water isn’t being used the heating elements still kick on every time the water starts cooling off in the tank. This uses lots of electricity. If you can’t replace it get a thermal blanket to go around the tank for extra insulation. Make sure you have all windows and doors sealing properly and put storm windows up if you don’t have good double-pane windows. Turn off electrical items when not using them and turn off lights when not in a room. You’ll be surprised how much you can save on your bill. I knocked a hundred bucks off my monthly bills by changing bulbs and getting the tankless Titan water heater.

  4. By Michael N on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply

    Least expensive, have a reputable HVAC company come out and do a cleaning and evaluation on your system.
    If you want to do it right your local utility can hook you up with an energy rater who can evaluate your comfort system, insulation, air infiltration and lighting and appliances to tell you exactly what it costs to operate your home and how much you could save by upgrading.

  5. By pg210 on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply

    Here’s something that might get you to thinking more on this…
    1) while this is promoting a type of heating
    .–(which is very good! I have one and it’s so simple to use,
    and make sure about the installation. It is just plain good!)–
    .but there’s lots here about what you’re talking about. Look around at the various places they point you to.
    Like the one at the bottom, on the right side, “Get Your Home Ready for Winter”.
    click on this:http://blog.owneriq.net/?p=1233
    This Owneriq site also has a Search line on the upper right side that you can type a word OR a question.
    .

  6. By fafulone on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply

    cut it back and wear more cloths, look for drafts turn it way down at night and use more blankets, if you are heating with gas I feel your pain, get a programmable thermostat they can pay for themselves in one month.

  7. By ya472 on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply

    I am in the process of collecting all the unnecessary money that everybody doesn’t want.
    Please send me yours.
    thx in advance.

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