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**PDXnative** · 02-05-2007, 06:12 PM

We were shocked when we saw last months electric bill... $261.... highest ever. Of course, we also installed a hot tub last summer.

So, I went out and bought some thick styrofoam insulation from Home Depot and made custom sized vent covers for our foundation vents. Within 2 hours, our house felt seriously warmer. I should have done that years ago.

I also purchsed a fiberglass insulated water heater jacket for our water heater to help retain the heat.

Other than those two methods, does anyone have any other tips for winterizing a home and lowering the electric bill?

02-05-2007, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
PDXnative Omnipotent Join Date: Jan 16th, 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,232	Tips for saving money on your electric bill We were shocked when we saw last months electric bill... $261.... highest ever. Of course, we also installed a hot tub last summer. So, I went out and bought some thick styrofoam insulation from Home Depot and made custom sized vent covers for our foundation vents. Within 2 hours, our house felt seriously warmer. I should have done that years ago. I also purchsed a fiberglass insulated water heater jacket for our water heater to help retain the heat. Other than those two methods, does anyone have any other tips for winterizing a home and lowering the electric bill? __________________ Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?