Monday, October 20, 2014

How To Keep Warm Without Using Your Heat

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.
Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656
 
Now that things have finally cooled off, many homeowners are beginning to turn on their heating system and are starting to crank up their thermostat to take the chill out of the air in their home. However, although it's starting to get cold and your heat might seem like the best solution, there are plenty of other ways to keep warm without it for the next couple of weeks. Thanks to the Huffington Post, we've collected 3 of the best ways to keep warm this year before relying on your heat:
  1. Switch out the cool, cotton sheets you used this summer for toasty warm flannel ones! Changing the sheets on your bed and adding extra blankets can make for a much warmer sleep and keep you comfortable all throughout the night.
  2. Adjust your ceiling fans so that they rotate clockwise throughout the colder months. When your fan spins clockwise at a low speed, it can actually push hot air down to keep you warm.
  3. Rearrange your furniture so that you're not lounging by the windows in your home. Even when your windows are shut and fully sealed, you can still feel a pinch of cold air when sitting too close.
In addition to reducing your heating costs, waiting to turn on your heat is another great way to conserve energy in your home! Since your heating system is an appliance that consumes quite a bit of energy, keeping it off for as long as comfortably possible reduces the amount of energy that your home will need to use.

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