(Fort Wayne, IN) - Instead of counting down to summer, Indiana Michigan Power is advising customers to start incorporating practices to stay comfortable during winter’s arctic blast, so as to possibly save money on their energy bills.

 

Close curtains during the night. Closing window coverings at night can help keep unwanted cold air out. On sunny days, open the curtains back up for added warmth from the sun.

 

Don’t try to outsmart your thermostat. Setting your thermostat higher than you actually want won’t heat your home any faster. This will ultimately result in your furnace running longer than necessary.

 

Utilize heat from the fireplace. Lower your thermostat to 55 degrees when you have a fire going. If you don’t, all the warm air from the furnace will go right up the chimney, which wastes energy – and money.

 

Keep vents clear of any blockages. Homes with a forced-air furnace should ensure heat registers are open in all rooms, even those commonly unused. If your home has electric baseboard heating, keep furniture and draperies away from the heaters.

 

Avoid using space heaters. Electric, kerosene, and propane model units can be expensive to operate and very dangerous.

 

For additional energy-saving tips, head to ElectricIdeas.com/Home or ElectricIdeas.com/Work to find products, rebates, and discounts to help you save even more.