No Cost Energy Savings Tips For Your Home or Apartment

Here are a few no cost energy savings tips that can help you to save some money:

1.  Turn that thermostat down - For every degree that you lower the thermostat you can save up to 5% on your heating cost.  This could translate to $5 to $10 a degree a year.

2.  Open the curtains and let the heat in - The sun is the most efficient and low cost way to heat.  Opening the curtains in the winter time will allow the sun to heat your home.  It may not seem like much but every little bit counts.  Be sure to close the curtains in the evening to keep the heat in.

3.  Don't block the air flow from vents - If your vents are blocked by furniture you are not heating efficiently.  Move objects out of the way of the air flow.  Vents should be pointed to the walls if in the center of the room and to the center of the room if they are near the walls.

4.  Don't let the heat escape up the chimney - If you are not using your fireplace make sure that the flue is closed and any covers on the fireplace are closed.  An open unused fireplace can allow 10 to 15% of your heat to escape.