A Few Tips To Keep You Warm And Cozy During This Extended Winter
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It seems winter will stay for six more weeks, or at least that´s what Punxsutawney Phil predicted on February 2nd. According to the old tradition, if the Groundhog sees its shadow on such a special day, winter will come later than expected. But for those who rely more on the facts, we can tell you that whatever the outcome is, this has been one of the coldest winters of the past five years – and it could last for a bit more. It only makes sense to keep up the good work around the house and office to maintain warmth and adequate comfort during the day (and night).
Make sure you take your time to review the basics around the house or office. Check the door weather stripping to see if it’s all properly sealed every time you close them. Next step are the windows. Make sure no draft is coming from outside thru the edges due to a failing sealing tape ¿Are you using sunlight to boost temperature up in rooms and spaces with windows? It´s one of the easiest ways to benefit from the Sun´s energy.
You can also check out every thermost at so they´re set back a few degrees whenever the room or office is not in use. Better yet, there´s still chance to get a programmable unit that works at certain hours when people are expected to be in a specific room. Another simple but quite useful tip is to lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120°F. This takes us to several items regarding water. Taking a shorter shower, air dry a full load of dishes instead of using the dishwasher’s drying cycle, doing the same with clothes in the washing machine and later air drying them.
Another couple of things everyone can make a good use of are turning off / unplugging electronic devices such as TVs, Video game Consoles, Computers, DVDs and Entertainment Systems and gadget chargers. They can still passively drain power out from the outlet even if they are not in use. There´s an easy way of setting up this: plug those devices that are next to each other in a Smart Power Strip; then turn the strip off whenever you are not using them. Quick and easy.
Food is also helpful. Stock up on food that rises your body temperature without damaging your health. Even if you didn’t have the chance to stockpile during fall, there are still days that you could take a drive to your local grocery store or mall to get some special items. Power bars, cereals and nuts (for those who are not allergic, of course) are three excellent sources of calories for the body. They are easily digested, don’t take up much space in your pantry or kitchen and last more than cooked meals. Think about it: Squirrels and other rodents stock up nuts before winter.Coffee is also essential for withstanding cold and there´s also Cocoa & Tea.
This takes us to a related tip: cooking. Whatever system you use – LPG (Propane, Butane), electric – make sure you coordinate all of your cooking for a specific time of the day. Using only one burner from your kitchen doesn’t have the same effect as using all four or six burners at the same time. The heat that escapes each one of them affects the air around the kitchen unit, heating up the environment and helping the other pots and pans reach cooking temperatures quicker (as well as the kitchen area). Try to cook while sunlight prevails around the house, like in mornings and mid day. You wouldn’t believe how much this helps to reach desired temperatures. It´s all in the small details, so make good use of them.
If you or your company are interested in energy auditing by an ESCO, or are looking for a different approach on your savings plans, feel free to contact Alpha Gas and Electric via email all@alphagne.com, Phone: 888-6-ENERGY (636-3749), or visit their website www.alphagasandelectric.com.
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