Hello World! Welcome Friends! If winter’s coming, you might be wondering how you can cut your power bill. Heating costs can contribute significantly to power bills. Some estimates report that approximately 40 per cent of your annual energy bill will be due to heating costs. So how can you improve this situation? Well, the efficiency level of your home will have a large influence on how effective your heating is.
The key is to reduce your reliance on the use of electricity, as well as sealing up gaps and improving insulation so that your home keeps the heat in when you need it to. Another part of the equation is to use heaters such as wood fireplaces in Melbourne that don’t need electricity to produce heat during the winter months. This article will list some simple actions that you can take to improve the heat efficiency of your home and reduce your bills at the same time.
Install a Modern Wood Fireplace
Whether you use a wood burning fireplace as your main source of heat or as supplementary heating on very cold nights, they’re perfect for helping to cut your power bills. Wood fireplaces in Melbourne are great for warming up the room they’re in, allowing you to create heated areas in your home where you spend most of your time. You’ll then save money by not heating rooms that are less frequently used.
When you look at wood heaters for sale, ensure you choose one that has a high efficiency rating. Not all wood fireplaces in Melbourne are made equal when it comes to dispersing heat, so do your research and ask plenty of questions before you buy a wood burning fireplace for your home.
Use Old-Fashioned Ways of Keeping Warm
It’s usually not necessary to heat the whole house, and you’ll save money if you can find ways to avoid this. To save money on heating bedrooms, make use of electric blankets, or for less use of electricity, try hot water bottles to stay snug. Other old-fashioned ways of keeping warm include wearing more clothes – a simple yet effective solution – or using wool blankets to keep the chill out.
Seal Gaps Around Windows and Doors
Apart from investing in a wood burning fireplace, you might also want to investigate any draughts in your building. Draughts created by gaps around windows and doors make your home less efficient, as they’re leaking heat outside − heat you’re paying for, just being wasted. If you suspect you have draughts in your home, have a close look at your window seals. It’s pretty simple to use caulking to seal up windows and make them tighter. Do the same for your doorways, making sure no heat can escape without your permission. Using blinds and heavy curtains can also help to keep the heat in during winter.
Get Solar Power Installed
The initial outlay for solar power can be substantial, but the smaller solar systems required to power hot water heaters are relatively affordable. Over time, you’ll see the savings from using solar power to heat your hot water, further reducing your reliance on electricity and lowering your bills.
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