{"id":3462,"date":"2017-01-13T11:00:42","date_gmt":"2017-01-13T16:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/?p=3462"},"modified":"2017-01-10T11:56:14","modified_gmt":"2017-01-10T16:56:14","slug":"simple-ways-to-keep-warm-while-lowering-your-heating-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/simple-ways-to-keep-warm-while-lowering-your-heating-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Ways to Keep Warm While Lowering Your Heating Bill"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Find the Perfect Temperature<\/strong><\/p>\n

For every degree higher you set your thermostat to, you\u2019re adding around a 1 to 3% increase onto your heating bill. And if you have the habit of turning your thermostat to the highest possible degree, you\u2019re wasting a lot of money. Thermostats are meant to keep a comfortable temperature in your home. So, while setting your thermostat onto 75 degrees or higher seems like a good idea when you’re rushing in from the cold, you\u2019ll just wind up overheating your home. Most experts agree that the best temperature to keep your thermostat at is 68\u00b0. <\/span><\/p>\n

But, not everyone is going to be comfortable at 68\u00b0. Instead of sticking to just one degree, try setting your thermostat between 68\u00b0 to 72\u00b0 during the day. When no one’s home or at night, aim between 62\u00b0 and 66\u00b0. <\/span><\/p>\n

Keep the Heat Inside the House<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just because the heat in your home is on doesn’t mean it\u2019s staying inside. Heat escapes through a variety of ways. Some simple tips to help prevent this include:<\/span><\/p>\n