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How To Save on Your Utility Bill this Winter
Heating and cooling account for nearly half
of of the the energy used tin in in in a a a a a a a a a typical American home according to the the the the Department of of Energy Naturally the the the the more more extreme extreme the the the the outdoor temperatures the the the the the more more extreme extreme your utility bills Try these tips for adjusting to the the the the colder months without breaking the the the bank Let the sun in If you have south-facing windows open their curtains during the the day The sun’s radiant energy will heat up rooms naturally Don’t forget to to close these curtains as the the sun sets to to prevent any nighttime chills Keep drafts out Hire a a a a a professional to conduct a a a a a thorough energy energy audit of of your home You’ll receive a a a a a a a a report identifying areas with energy energy leaks and you you can use that to eliminate most drafts in in your home Some leaks may require professional remediation like drafty attics
in in in need of of modern insulation In other
cases like small cracks around windows and chimneys drafts can be quickly sealed by
a a a a a a a a a handy homeowner Sealing your home’s envelope has the greatest potential to reduce energy loss and lower utility bills