4 Tips To Keep Your Winter Heating Bill Low

If you're like the majority of renters in Las Vegas, you want to minimize the cost of your heating. For those who are enrolled in the Equal Pay Program, the smaller your heating cost, the closer your summer and winter usage come to being equal. Fortunately, cutting down on your heating costs may be extremely simple, especially if you use the correct strategies. Here are some tips for reducing your heating costs in Las Vegas as well as suggestions for improving the comfort and energy efficiency of your house.

1. Close Vents in Unused Rooms

If you're family tend to spend the majority of their time in one room of your house, keep other rooms closed off. During the day, close vents to bedrooms, opening them a few hours before bed. 

2. Utilize Winter Sun 

If there is one resource all Las Vegans can take advantage of, it is the sunshine! Keep south facing curtains open during the day as a natural heating source.

3. The Perfect Temperature 

According to nvenergy.com, 68 degrees is the optimal thermostat temperature   when you're home and  55 to 68 degrees when nobody is home. 

4. Set Your Water Heater Temperature

When the chilly air of winter approaches, you want to be sure that your hot water isn't too hot, as this might cause skin irritation. To save money on your energy costs in winter, set your hot water heater temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.