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Feeling the pinch
...as in, gas prices. I debated about putting this in How To, but I have a feeling this is going to be a topic that affects a lot of folks, and the thread will have more impact here. If it needs moving, then so be it.
Here's my basic problem. Last year's heating bills were already painful, and I have a feeling that this year is going to be a repeat, only much worse; I barely made the payments last winter. I rent a two bedroom apartment, and I need some input on conserving heat. Last year we kept our thermostat (which, by the way, I think may be incorrect) at about 70, because we have birds and a young child. There is no way I can keep it that high this year....so I need to make the heat last as long as I can. I think some of the heat escapes under the doorways, but short of wedging a towel or something under the doors, I don't know what to do about that. Also, does anyone know if keeping the thermostat running at a lower temperature consistently rather than turning it off at night and then back on in the morning saves energy? I read that somewhere. Oh, and I have no fireplace, so that isn't an option.
Basically, any tips would be appreciated. Like I said, I think this is going to affect a lot of people and I'm hoping some others here can get some help too. I'm not looking to debate the evils of using fossil fuels or investing in alternate energy sources...that's not going to help me keep my family warm this winter. Thanks.
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