In home maintenance, a large expense item on the home bill is typically electricity use. It is such an essential necessity that any power outage elicits a very audible howl of protest from the population. Meanwhile, when spreading the electricity consumption, the heating consumes a large part, often more than the lighting, ironing and cleaning portions of the house. Therefore, it follows that if you can minimize heat loss in the spaces within your home, you will automatically save on electricity costs. The following suggestions can help you stay warm in your home better and longer.

Find the air currents:

Openings or gaps in the wall, ceiling, or ceiling allow hot air to escape and cold air to filter through, forcing the radiator or oven to work harder to raise the interior temperature to the level set on the thermostat. This costs you money.

To find the erasers, visit the corners where the walls meet and lift a wet finger. Any additional chill on one side of the finger will indicate a draft and its directional source. Gaps may have appeared in the buttresses of the wall frame due to the wood shrinking after a while. Examine the site and find the gap (s) so that you can seal it with silicone, sealant, filler, or similar material that your hardware dealer or construction engineer may recommend.

You can do the same near window frames, door jambs, floors, foundation concrete, and wall coverings, or wherever there are gaps. A lit candle (if not dangerous), puffs of dust, and cigarette incense smoke are alternative methods of finding gaps and openings.

Lower your thermostat settings a bit:

A lower grade and you save about five percent on your electricity bill. And you will hardly notice the difference in the heat levels as well.

Let the sun pass:

If it’s not too cold, open curtains and windows during the day to allow sunlight and its warmth into the room, then close them before daylight to trap heat. It will at least boost your temperature control later to minimize radiator or oven use.

Chorus of heating spaces you don’t use:

If your floors or rooms are controlled separately, you can turn down the heat on those you don’t use. Lowering the thermostat setting on the ground floor, since everyone sleeps upstairs, for example, can save a lot of electricity consumption in your home.

Insulate the house:

Drafts may still exist in places that cannot be easily reached, such as the ceiling. To determine this, look at the snow on your roof several times a few hours or days after the snowfall stops. If the snow on your roof clears faster than your neighbor’s, you may have a drafty roof that allows heat to escape from inside the house. Ask a professional to insulate you so the heat stays on longer and saves up to a third on your heating bill.

These simple steps can save you money in the short and long term, why not?