In the wintertime, homeowners rely heavily on their heating units to keep their homes sizzling warm and comfortable. The first thing you might do when you begin to assume it’s chilly in your condo is turn up the thermostat. Unluckily, the higher the temperature you choose, the more currency you will spend on heating. If you lower your thermostat setting by just a single degree, you can save up to 5% on your monthly energy bill. You can make heating more efficient by setting different temperatures for afternoon time and nighttime. When you go to sleep at night, you can set your thermostat to 65° instead of 70° while I was in the afternoon. If you remove dust and obstructions from your vents and radiators, you will not only breathe healthier air, you will also allow your house’s air to circulate more freely. Energy bills can be reduced by 10-21% with programmable thermostats and wifi type thermostats. Additionally, they are more convenient than traditional thermostats. Even better, you can get them for as little as $23! Why continue to heat a room inside your condo that you aren’t using? Keep doors closed, or even shut off the room’s vent, to prevent wasted heat that can increase your electric bill. Even when you are in the room, closing the doors will allow your own body heat to warm up the space, reducing the need for additional heat. Changing your air filters is one of the easiest heating repair works you can do yourself, and fresh filters will allow your home’s air to flow more freely. By cleaning out your vents and radiators, your HVAC heating unit won’t have to work as hard.