Layer up those sweaters and blankets
Savings: Up to $100 per year
Yes, it's that old, tried-and-true tip that your parents always told you ... "Put on a sweater if you're cold!" Turns out, they were right on.
Donning a light sweater will allow you to lower your thermostat by two degrees. A heavy sweater will give you a whopping four degrees of added warmth. At night, you might find you are able lower your thermostat up to ten degrees as you layer on the blankets instead. Take caution with the nighttime lowering if you have infants or elderly in the home.
For every one degree you lower your thermostat, you save 2% in energy costs. Let a programmable thermostat do the job for you.
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