How to Save Money and Stay Warm During a Colorado Springs Winter
Posted by Mariana Wagner on September 9, 2007
Colorado Springs is finally cooling down after a pretty hot summer. In fact, the higher elevations are expecting some SNOW tonight (9/9/07)! Now is the best time to get your home ready for the colder weather, and save some money while you are at it.
The Colorado Springs Utility Company offers some great tips on weatherizing your home for the winter.
Some of the tips include:
Make sure you take care of your drafty windows and doors. Weather stripping, caulking and using spray foam are excellent ways to keep drafts to a minimum. Also check on the drafts from attics, basements and crawl spaces, too.
- Invest in a programmable thermostat. “Programming your thermostat to 65 degrees for at least 8 hours a day - when away or sleeping - can lower your heating bill about 10 percent.”
- To keep your furnace running more efficiently, make sure that your replace (or clean) your furnace filter about once a month.
There was a recent study done by the U.S. Department of Energy that found that “Coloradoans can expect to save $2.10 on energy bills for every $1.00 spent on weatherizing.” And? According to the Colorado Springs Utility Company, “Insulation and weatherizing products are eligible for a rebate of up to $200.”
Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Colorado Springs Real Estate and Relocation
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