The days are getting shorter and colder, and with them the need to light and heat the house - the wave of price increases that began in recent months is expected to intensify at the beginning of the new civil year, because the prices of electricity, water, fuel and property tax are also expected to increase.
So how do you deal with the flood of rising prices?
Here are five tips for an economical winter that we prepared through the "Bells" organization, which helps families of all walks of life manage their finances correctly with individual guidance.
Be sure to isolate
Be sure to heat only the areas of the house where you are, on the windowsills and close the doors in all the rooms of the house.
Wear clothes in layers - when it's hot you take them off, when it's cold you add them.
Turn on the air conditioner according to the recommendation of the electric company: 20 degrees in winter (25 degrees in summer).
Be sure to clean the filters of the air conditioners every month.
Photo: Dror Artzi - Gini,
We came to banish darkness
The hours of daylight are few, and on very cold winter days very little light penetrates the surfaces and the home lighting works overtime.
Remember: energy efficient bulbs are expensive at the time of purchase and save much more during use.
The water is hot again in the pipes
Connect the boiler to a timer switch, and define when and for how long the boiler will work according to the showering habits of the household members.
Make sure the solar collectors are clean and in good condition for the winter sun.
Fuel is also getting more expensive - that's how you save
Sudden acceleration or braking consumes more fuel.
Relaxed driving saves up to 30% on driving on the roads.
Empty the vehicle of unnecessary items, especially the trunk.
Any increase in weight results in higher fuel consumption.
Fill up in self-service, it saves 30 cents per liter.
laundry time
Remove from the wardrobes what no longer fits.
Pass on the clothes you picked up - to donate, to another child in the family or to a second hand store.
Try to take advantage of sunny days for washing and drying laundry.
Use home drying facilities.
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