By David Israel, Business Manager

Don't Let the heat escape your home

In Chattanooga and around the country the price of electricity is on the rise, so what can we do to keep the heat in our home and pay the electric or gas companies less money? 

I have compiled a few tips to assist us all in making this winter a little warmer, and to help cost us a little less money.  Wouldn't you rather put the money in a savings account or a holiday gift for a friend?

These tips are just a start, there are several more things you can do around your home during the winter months to make your home more efficient and still be comfortable.

4 Tips to save on your monthly heating bill

Set the Thermostat Back - At night, and especially when leaving the home for an extended period of time, set the thermostat back.  For every degree you reduce your thermostat setting you may save about 3% on your heating bill.  At night you can throw an extra blanket on the bed, you should be comfortable, but a "penny saved is a penny earned".

Don't Block Air Flow - For those who have floor registers, don't cover them up with a carpet or furniture.  This will block the air flow and make your system work a little harder. 

Let the Sunshine In - Take advantage of "the sunny side of the street".  Open your blinds and let the sunshine in, this will help reduce the amount of time your heat will kick on during the day and nothing will heat your home better than the sun.  This is also assuming that the sun is shining.

Keep it Clean - Take care of your heat system and it will take care of you.  Change your filters on a monthly basis.  This will certainly help your system work better and more efficiently.

I hope that these simple but important tips will help you sleep a little better at night and maybe even put a little extra something in your pocket every month.  In today's world, every penny counts!  Here in our homes in Chattanooga we don't get the extreme cold weather like they do in the Northeast, but we do have cold temperatures during the months of December through March.

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