When winter gets into full swing  in Hackensack NJ you should be able to keep comfortable without worrying about what it is going to cost you. Unfortunately, rising energy costs can make that more and more difficult. Luckily there are plenty of simple, cost effective ways that you can keep warm this winter without breaking the bank. Here are some suggestions from local New Jersey York Dealers about how you can stay warm this winter. See what else you can come up with.

• Check Your Fans: You know those ceiling fans collecting dust above your head all winter long? Turn them on! Just make sure that they’re on the right setting. Many people are not even aware of the fact that their ceiling fans have settings. There is a switch on the fixture that reverses the direction in which the fan blades rotate. Generally you want them moving clockwise during winter, so that they’ll push warm air that has risen back down to the occupied space in the room.
• Bundle Up: It may sound obvious, but how many times have you seen someone complain about being cold while wearing clothing inappropriate for the season? Reach for a sweater or extra blanket rather than the thermostat for quick, easy savings. Body heat is substantially cheaper. Once you’re in for the night, break out the sweat pants and comforters and make a night of cozy comfort.
• Seal Up Leaks: A home energy audit including practices such as a blower door test is a great way to pinpoint leaks in your home. By drawing air out of your house, lowering pressure, and finding the points that allow the higher pressure, outdoor air inside, you can get a good idea of where energy is being wasted in your home.

If this is a bit more than you were planning on, take a more basic approach. Buy some weatherstripping and shrink wrap for easy, do it yourself energy conservation. Weatherstripping doorframes and shrinkwrapping windows is a cost effective, if not aesthetically pleasing, way to keep your energy in your home where it belongs. For stationary or inoperable windows a beading of caulk will work just as well.

• Skip the Take-Out: Save yourself money in a couple different ways by cooking at home more frequently during the winter. A good, home cooked meal will go further than more expensive – and less healthful – take-out, and the warmth generated by your kitchen appliances and the activity itself can help take the chill out of your kitchen and bones.

Put these easy practices into action to reduce the amount you pay to keep warm this winter. Talk to your friends and exchange ideas. Make it a challenge to see how much you can cut back on energy use while maintaining comfort throughout the season.

If you need heating service in Hackensack or the New Jersey area, contact your local New Jersey York Dealer!