Stressed about a high utility bill? Here are some simple ways to cut heating costs

Stressed about a high utility bill? Here are some simple ways to cut heating costs

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CLEVEALND — Energy costs continue to climb across the U.S., and it’s leaving many Ohioans with “sticker shock” when they open their latest utility bills.


What You Need To Know

  • A spike in natural gas prices is continuing to cause energy costs to skyrocket across the U.S.
  • The jump is leaving many Ohioans scrambling to find ways to pay their utility bills
  • Experts said to start with insulating your home to save on heating costs
  • If you need help paying your utility bill, reach out to your energy company for assistance 

​A jump in natural gas prices has caused energy costs to soar in recent months, but there are a few relatively easy and cheap ways to lower your utility bills. Experts at South Hills Hardware in Cleveland said insulation is key. 

“Especially if you have an older home — like I do — having older windows, older doors, where drafts can more easily seep through,” said Stefan Wygonski, an employee at South Hills Hardware. 

Wygonski recommended shrink wrap for drafty windows, door sweeps for exterior doors and foam insulation spray for any cracks. He also emphasized perhaps the most important key to keeping your home warm this winter: your furnace. 

“It’s important to have the right furnace filter so that it is running properly,” he said.  

Watch the interview above to find out ways you can cut costs on heating your home this winter.

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