Try these tips today to stay warm!
Winter in New York can feel long, cold, and expensive. But small actions can help your home stay warm without raising your energy bills. Here are a few easy steps you can try right away.
1. Use Your Curtains to Warm Your Home
Open south-facing curtains during the day to let the sun heat your home.
Close them at night to keep the warmth inside.
2. Change the Direction of Your Ceiling Fan
Set your ceiling fan to turn clockwise on low.
This pushes warm air down from the ceiling and helps your rooms feel warmer.
3. Bleed Your Radiators
If your radiators make clanging noises or feel warm in some spots but cold in others, they may have trapped air.
Bleeding them lets the air out, so the heat can move through evenly.
(If you’re unsure how to do this safely, our team can help guide you.)
4. Wrap Your Water Heater and Hot Water Pipes
Adding insulation around your water heater and the first few feet of hot water pipes helps keep heat in.
This simple step can reduce heat loss and save money.
5. Talk with the Energy Hub for Free Help
The Bronx & Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub offers:
- Free energy kits
- Energy literacy workshops
- Referrals to weatherization and upgrade programs
- Tips to improve your indoor comfort
Want more simple winter tips?
Visit the Energy Hub and learn how to keep your home warm and your bills low this winter.
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