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Rising Heating Costs?

We have propane heat. Heating costs are suppossed to go up by 70% this year. What are simple things that we can do to save money but keep our home warm?

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By sandy. (Guest Post)
September 13, 20050 found this helpful

i have electric heat. but 1 thing i do know that has helped in the past is the window cling. i put that up at as many windows as i can. i can tell the difference the room seems warmer and the area near the window isnt windy.
i would also think rugs over rugs and carpettring would help. vacuum your filters if you have them maybe once a wekk.
i am going to put the same ? up for electirc heat.

 
By Seagrape (Guest Post)
September 13, 20050 found this helpful

There are many things you can do to help keep the heat inside. Re-caulk all window panes (if you have leaky windows) before winter sets in and put clear vinyl over every window frame on the outside. Use the indoor plastic window sealer on the inside. Close off rooms not used. Seal doors so draughts don't come in through cracks. If you have a ceiling fan, set it to rotate in the opposite direction so warm air is circulated back to floor. (If not set a fan as high as you can pointed at the ceiling and turn on low.) Wear 2-3 layers of clothing (undershirts, long sleeve knit shirts and sweat shirts.) Use electric blankets on beds and to bundle up while watching TV.

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Set dryer to exhaust into the room, not to the outside. Open oven doors after taking out food to discharge heat into kitchen. If you have south facing windows open blinds on a sunny day. I also have propane, plus 10 foot ceilings so keeping my house warm in winter has been a challenge. Good luck

 
December 18, 20140 found this helpful

As a bachelor, I hate to heat the entire house when I am in one room for hours. I have found using a space heater saves money. It is more economical than turning the thermostat up, running a large furnace (220v) and burning natural gas for the entire house. Set the house thermostat lower to your comfort. I live in West PA where there is a glut of natural gas but prices go up every March. It is obvious we are being hosed.

 

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