A warmer-than-usual wintermay be ahead of us, but that doesnt mean heating bills wont strain your budget.
But weve got nine tips to help you lower your bill.
But those rates are still higher than 2021 numbers, dropping slightly after a sharp increase that year.
Mainly its due to fears of a supply shortfall as Saudi Arabia and Russia plan to reduce petroleum production.
NEADA also expects to see an impact on homes that heat with petroleum.
Those households can expect a heating cost increase of 4.2%.
What Can You Do About High Heating Bills?
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Close Off Unused Rooms
This is our simplest tip.
Otherwise, youre just unnecessarily heating an unused space.
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If youre feeling more ambitious, try a draft guard.
Its basicallytwo pool noodles in a pillow case.
Adding a bit of rice or dried corn makes the guard heavier and a better sealer.
When you cook in your oven and on the stovetop, heat emanates into your kitchen and surrounding rooms.
Crack the oven open after turning it off to let the remaining heat filter out into your home.
Using artificial intelligence, smart thermostats gradually learn your heating preferences and automatically adjust.
Running a little bit of heat in one small area is more affordable than heating your entire living space.
If your windows and doors are letting too much heat out, replace the weather stripping.
you could get a kit to insulate 10 windows for about $25.
When incorrectly installed, your window will look like its been covered in shrink wrap.
Look around your attic and basement for blackened insulation, which is a sign of air traveling through it.
Adding insulation to your attic can significantly lower your energy costs.
So insulation can eventually pay for itself.
Yes, heating your home is going to be more expensive this winter.
But youre not helpless to do something about it.
A little strategic thinking and maybe a little elbow grease will help you cut your heating bill.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Freelancer Stephanie Faris contributed to this post.
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