In a catchy but stereotypical infomercial the makers of the Snuggie snag our attention with this jingle “You want to keep warm when you’re feeling chill but you don’t want to raise your heating bill”. Which is a valid point, why should I turn on my air when I could just put a Snuggie on? It’s a bit of a stretch, most infomercials are, but Snuggie may be onto something. After reading an article on MSNBC about heating bill in combination with the chilly weather in Arizona, I was inspired me to write about a few ways to lower your heating bill.
Tap into heat already in your home- Open the bathroom door, if someone is taking a hot shower to let warmth out. After baking leave the oven open and let the hot air heat up your kitchen.
Wear socks- Most body heat from your body escapes from your feet and ears. If your feet are cold, then your whole body will be chilly.
Keep up maintenance on your HVAC- Your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit will perform better if your filters are clean, vents are clear, and hoses are properly sealed.
Turn down your thermostat- This is wear the Snuggie comes in! If you are feeling a bit cold, just throw on your Snuggie and then you will not have to turn on your heater.
Like I said before the Snuggie is a bit of a stretch for trying go green but would have wanted to read just a blog about reducing your heat energy use? Probably not. Although the Snuggie is such a controversial artifact of popular culture, it can save you money on your energy bill. Many companies raise the price of gas in the colder months because they know you use your heater more; the same thing happens in the Summer with air conditioning. So invest in a Snuggie to wear it in the cold weather and not only save money on your heating bill but also help reduce HVAC emissions which damage the environment.
Buy the Snuggie by visiting their website and in the spirit of the environment get it in green!
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