Electric Heating Systems

When winter cold hits how are you supposed to be environmentally conscious and save energy while heating your home? Sure the inclination is there to just crank up the thermostat and stay cozy and warm while the little electricity meter spins fanatically. But there are many ways you can save energy while heating your home, without causing you to freeze or huddle underneath blankets unable to move about or do anything due to the goose bumps and shivering. A bit of preparation can go a long way toward saving energy while heating your home through the winter cold.

Weather stripping, sealant and plastic can help eliminate drafts, cold air and seeping heat that can escape through doors and windows. Making sure your home is weather tight before the cold weather hits will help you heat your home and still save energy. This also includes sealing up attics and crawl spaces and insulating.

Looking into different heating methods such as a wood or pellet stove or fireplace can help you supplement your expensive electric heat by providing natural heat to certain areas of the home which can be easily directed via fans to warm a whole level of the house keeping the thermostat from tripping and turning on the electric heat. Some families have eliminated electric heat entirely and count on wood to heat their homes.
Small space heaters can keep specific areas warm without causing the heat to runt throughout the entire home. This works if you have a chilly office space and need to be warm to work but aren't going to be out in the rest of the house for several hours. No need to waste the heat in the rooms you aren't using. Closing off unused rooms and areas throughout the winter can also help save energy when heating your home. By remembering to shut vents and close doors when you aren't using a room you are allowing more of the actual heat to be distributed to rooms which need it.

Saving energy while heating your home doesn't mean you have to freeze all winter, it simply means that you need to be responsible with your heating choices and make sure that you home is set up to take advantage of the heat without wasting it. Having some comfy throws and blankets around and dressing in layers will help your family be cozy without cranking the thermostat up to 80.