7 Steps to Lowering Your Gas Bills

Not sure how to lower your gas bill? If you’re like many Americans who choose to heat their homes with natural gas, you’ll likely experience an uptick in your gas bills come winter and a reduction in your gas bills come summer. Those moving to a large home should also know that more energy will likely be required to heat the house. After all, the larger the home, the more rooms to heat (and the more places for heat to escape). These higher monthly utility bills are an important consideration to make when creating your new household budget.

In addition to heating a home, natural gas powers a home in a variety of other ways. The energy source can be used to heat water, power an oven and stove, to cool a home, to dry clothes and to light a gas fireplace. While natural gas is an especially convenient and easy way to power a home, the cost can quickly skyrocket during the cold weather months. For a look at tips on how to lower your gas bill during the winter and throughout the year, check out our expert advice on natural gas below.

How the price of natural gas is determined

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the overall cost of natural gas is largely affected by market conditions. It’s also determined by the cost of the gas itself, the cost of the transmission and distribution of gas, and the cost of taxes and fees that consumers pay for natural gas.

How to lower your gas bill in 7 easy steps

Turn off the heat when you’re not home

Buy natural gas from a customer choice program

Check gas equipment to see if it’s running efficiently

Replace drafty windows

Insulate your water heater

Conduct a home energy audit

Insulate and seal air ducts

Ready to move

Moving soon? Before you worry about those future utility bills, you’ll need to figure out how exactly to move to the new home. Fortunately, we can help. To find a reliable moving company, check Moving.com’s extensive network of movers. Our website makes it easy to find and book the best moving company for the job. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands.