冬季节能小技巧
Energy-Saving Tips for Winter
冬季节能小技巧
Clean Your Vents and Radiators and Remove Any Blockages
清理通风口和散热器中的堵塞物
You want your vents and radiators to have as much access to open air in your home as possible. Also, take a moment to clean your vents and radiators by giving them a thorough dusting to maximize their efficiency.
通风口和散热器应尽可能的畅通，保持室内通风流畅。同时，最好花点儿时间对通风口和散热器进行大扫除，以最大程度地提高效率。
Pull out and Clean Your Blankets
拿出毛毯并清洗干净
You'll want to clean and distribute blankets throughout the house – on beds, sofas and chairs. Having a blanket available within arm's reach will often be the nudge you need to grab the blanket rather than turning up the heat. Pull them out now and give them a good cleaning, so they're ready to go when you need them.
你需要将毛毯洗净，并在房间各处都放上一条——床上、沙发上和椅子上。若毛毯在触手可及的范围内，您通常会裹紧毛毯而非打开暖气。拿出毛毯，好好清洗一番吧，需要的时候它们就会派上用场哦。
Cook at Home
在家做饭
Cooking at home has the secondary benefit of keeping your kitchen and surrounding rooms warm with the extra heat from the stove and oven. Take advantage of that and prepare lots of meals at home.
在家做饭还有另一个好处：炉子和烤箱的温度会使厨房和邻近房间保持温暖。利用这一好处，多在家做饭吧。
While your kitchen gear isn't efficient at heating the house, cooking at home allows the excess heat from cooking aid you in keeping your home warm. Plus, cooking at home is almost always cheaper than dining out. Cooking adds a bit of moisture to the air, which can help the house feel a bit warmer, too.
虽然厨房用具不足以给整个房子供暖，但在家做饭时，烹饪产生的多余热量却能使房间保持温暖。此外，在家做饭永远比出去吃便宜。做饭还会给空气增加湿度，这也有助于保持房屋温暖。
Switch to Heavier Curtains
换厚一点的窗帘
One useful strategy for keeping winter energy bills low is to have a set of thicker curtains that you hang over any windows usually kept drawn. In the winter, it's generally a good idea to close the curtains on any windows that aren't receiving direct sunlight.
想在冬天交更低的电费？在通常处于打开状态下的窗户上挂一套更厚的窗帘是一种行之有效的方法。在冬天，将阳光照射不到的窗户的窗帘拉上通常被认为很有帮助。
If you have a set of heavier curtains for those windows, take down the spring and summer curtains and put up the thicker winter ones. While they're closed, they'll help keep the cold air out and warm air in.
如果你家中备有一套更厚的窗帘，是时候取下春夏季窗帘换上厚款了。拉上窗帘可以将冷空气阻挡在外，同时将暖气留在室内。
If you follow these tips, you'll find yourself keeping warm all winter long without the energy bills blowing you away.
如果能遵循这些建议，您就会发现：整个冬天不仅温暖，而且电费账单也不会贵的离谱！
