With dangerously cold temperatures across the state and no break on the horizon, your heating system is likely working overtime. News 12 spoke with Chris Heoning, a spoke person for JCP&L, about ways to keep the heat in and the bills down.
Hoening said heating is the largest energy draw during the winter storm. To keep your system from struggling, he recommends limiting air infiltration and boosting air flow. "That means sealing around your windows and doors, using towels or buy calk, close your fireplace vent if it’s not in use, make sure there’s no furniture in front of vents,” he said. Cold air is naturally drier, which can make a home feel colder than it is.
"It takes a higher temperature to keep you comfortable in dry air," Hoenig said.
He suggests taking advantage of the humidity generated by cooking or showering or using an efficient humidifier to help the air hold more heat.