We couldn't use the heaters at our old apartment because we blocked them with furniture. Our bed area was so small that the bed covered up the vent and our bookcase was in the way of the heater in the living area. We only needed to run them maybe a week or so out of the whole year anyway, so it wasn't a big deal.
But now at our new place, we are able to keep the heaters free since we have more room. It's been cold lately too, so we've had to use them quite a bit. Our new building doesn't seem as well insulated as old our apartment building either, so I'm curious to see how much our electric bill will go up. We've been running the heat daily. They generate some pretty hot air, which is nice to sit in front of if I'm cold. Hopefully it will get a little warmer soon so we don't have to run it as much.
We moved to Seattle in February 2008 and shared blog posts and photos during our first few years in Seattle.
- Troy & Lesley H
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Using our heaters
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Here's to hoping that it gets warmer for you guys around there. The heater is a boon during cold days, but soon enough, you'll want the heat from the sun. Well, when it's not too cold, you can try to lower the heat so you can save a bit on your electric bill.
Well, it's quite relaxing to sit in front of a heater, especially in cold winter days. Try drinking hot soothing tea to heat your body even more. That way, you’d be able to turn off your heater every once in a while, or if not, just turn it down a notch.
Did you check how many watts your heater consumes? It actually helps to check it so that you would not worry much about your electric bill. But of course, you should always choose a high quality heater. Sometimes, some people opt for a cheap heater thinking that it would save them money. Little do they know that doing that would actually make them more prone to spending on repairs and replacements. Also, proper maintenance of your heater could have led you to less power expenses.
Why don't you try to wear double sweater or something that can make you feel warmer? You could also drink coffee or tea to make you even warmer. If it does make you warm, then you can opt to turn off your heater more often to save on your electric bill.
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