Heating uses two to three times more energy than cooling. To help residents prepare and avoid a spike in their energy bills this winter, Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) is sharing tips to stay warm and keep costs as low as possible all season long.
Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower, as every degree below 68 saves you 5% on heating costs.
Avoid raising your thermostat by more than two degrees at a time to prevent accidentally turning on your system’s auxiliary heating, which can add up to $15 per day if used more than 12 hours a day. (Based on 7.5 kW strip heat running 12-16 hours a day.)
Use electric blankets or space heaters to keep warm. Just remember to turn them off before you leave the room and keep children and pets at least three feet away.
Install a reusable furnace filter whistle, which easily attaches to a new heat pump or furnace and alerts you once the filter becomes 50% full and is ready to replace.
Reverse the setting on your ceiling fan to push warmer air down. Just remember to turn it off when you leave the room to save $7 a month.
