{"id":568,"date":"2017-12-05T18:11:08","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T18:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.utahrealestate.com\/?p=568"},"modified":"2021-08-11T14:56:35","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T14:56:35","slug":"a-few-winter-tips-to-keep-your-home-warm-and-your-bills-low","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.utahrealestate.com\/index.php\/2017\/12\/05\/a-few-winter-tips-to-keep-your-home-warm-and-your-bills-low\/","title":{"rendered":"A Few Winter Tips to Keep Your Home Warm and Your Bills Low"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2333\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utahrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WinterMain-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-277\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the season where cold and snowy days are more common than not. When you come home you want to walk into a warm, cozy area to get out of the chilly weather without paying a lot in utility costs. Here are a few things you can do to help keep your energy bills down while keeping your home warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Check the furnace filter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utahrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_30756474.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-574\"\/><figcaption>Male arm and hand replacing disposable air filter in residential air furnace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br> Filters should be changed out every month to keep your furnace running smoothly. Doing this will increase airflow, up your heaters performance, and improve the air quality in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Get a programmable thermostat <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utahrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_13476795.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-575\"\/><figcaption>Male arm and hand replacing disposable air filter in residential air furnace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a programmable thermostat allows you to lower the temperature of your home while you&#8217;re away or asleep. Doing this will help cut costs on your energy bill since your home won&#8217;t be heating all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Close the fireplace damper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1661\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utahrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_9960658.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-576\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a place that is often forgotten when it comes to sealing up drafts. Be sure to close the damper so cool air does not come in through the chimney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Check doors and windows for air leaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utahrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_122799797.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-577\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the smallest cracks can cause drafts that will bring the cool air in your home. Use weather stripping and caulk to seal up your doors and windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Turn the water heater down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.utahrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_131020559.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-578\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no need to keep your water heater at the highest temperature at all times. Turn it down to a warm setting to save on energy costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s the season where cold and snowy days are more common than not. When you come home you want to walk into a warm, cozy area to get out of the chilly weather without paying a lot in utility costs. 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