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Sleep Well While You Save on Comforters

By Nadine Cheung Posted 10:00AM 01/11/13 Savings Experiment |
Savings Experiment: Vitamins

Would you turn down your heat to increase savings?

Did you find our video on comforters helpful?


You can save on your heating bill by turning down your thermostat, but the cold may not suit everyone in the house. That's where the warmth of a quality comforter comes in.

For every degree you turn down your thermostat, you can save 1-2 percent on your bill overnight, which amounts to 10 percent in savings over a year. With that money, you can invest in a cozy bed cover that will keep you toasty while you keep money in the bank.

The best time of the year to shop for a comforter is in January, because that's when top sales occur. "January has been white sale time ever since John Wanamaker of Philadelphia started the trend in Philadelphia in 1878," reports Walletpop via Today.com. "Many stores will be vying to sell you new sheets, comforters, towels and pillows, at the year's best prices."

If the January sale season has passed, try shopping in the summer. It's an off-time for warm bedding, so you're likely to get a great deal.

Proper care will extend the life of your comforter, and ultimately save you money. If your comforter is machine washable, clean it once a year. Use dryer balls to keep it fluffy, and air it out a couple of times per year. In the summer months, store it in breathable bag and in a well-ventilated area.

Using these tips, you can save yourself money on your heating bill and score yourself a great deal on a comforter. Either way, you'll be covered.
Tagged: bedding sales, bedroom, best price comforters, comforter sales, for the home, saving on heating bill, Savings Experiment, SavingsExperiment, when to buy comforters

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dickn2000b

"Need a Comforter? When to Buy One? another stupid Fluffpost Headline. It answers itself!! When to Buy One? WHEN YOU NEED ONE!!! Duuuuhhhh!!!

January 18 2013 at 9:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dickn2000b

The gay narrator of this worthless video deserves and Oscar for worst over acting of the decade.

January 18 2013 at 3:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
charpist5

This is one of the stupidest wastes of words I have ever read. Come one, really? Save on your heating bill by turning down the heat and using blankets. Gee. Now THAT is rocket science.

January 18 2013 at 12:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
wrascil

The more energy you save the more it will cost for what you use, Fact is they have to reach a certain level of revenue to pay for the retirement and 0'Bummercare... unlike the government, utilities can't JUST PRINT MORE MONEY... they have to, TAKE IT FROM YOUR POCKET
and while this year it may be cooler in the summer or you get 10 less sub-zero days next year it will not be the same. you can't just freeze year after year and live a very productive life, the older you get; the more heat you need

January 17 2013 at 4:43 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
efat53yz

it dont matter if you save or not,, DUKE ENERGY,, VECTRON,,,, you local water companies,,,once people start using less,, they petition for a rate raise because they are making less money,,, so us consumers are screwed no matter what we do,,,,

January 17 2013 at 3:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
takeflightnwa

Hum, last I checked percentage's are not cumulative. If you save 3 dollars every month and spend 300 thats a 1% savings or 3/300 savings per month, over three months you would save 9 dollars and spend 900. or 3/300 + 3/300 + 3/300 = 9/900 or 1%.

January 16 2013 at 11:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
TOM

When I was young we called it "Birthingtons Washday Sale" (Washingtons Birthday Sale) Now George has to share with Abe. I still prefer the toasty house!

January 16 2013 at 4:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
RonnyRulz

Which would you rather have?


1) Heating and AC for an entire year, active 24/7 at a comfortable temperature
Time: a total of 365 days of 24/7 comfort equating to 8760 hours per year.

2) Eat out 3-4 extra times per year- a total of
Time: 6-12 hours per year (compared to 8760)

3) Buy two extra video games per year
Time: 16-120+ hours per year (compared to 8760)

4) Go out to the movies 10 extra times per year without concession, or 5 times per year with concession.
10-30 hours per year (compared to 8760)

January 16 2013 at 4:44 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
RonnyRulz

People must really be struggling if they cannot afford a few extra bucks to stay comfortable in their lives.

I don't understand the whole "frugal" thing. Not because it saves money. But because people will choose to be frugal in areas if discomfort, while spending their "allowance" or "budget" on other stuff that is far far less important.

I didn't realize it until I lived on my own, but I am more willing to pay for quality comfort in my home (Warmth, AC, Dishwasher, Washing Machine/Dryer) than I am ANYTHING else.

I'd rather have all the above appliances and live in comfort, than to buy video games, goto the movies, eat out, or snack on candy.

The things some articles suggest doing to save less than $100 a YEAR is just laughable. I'd gladly pay the extra $100 a year and live like a King, and if I have to compensate for it...skip buying two video games or skip going out to eat by not going out to eat 4 less times per year.

Herp derp frugality. How about just not spend money on things that are only temporary lasting for a few minutes (anything edible), than to save on stuff that is almost permanently active 24/7 (like heat or AC).

January 16 2013 at 4:40 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
RonnyRulz

gmydogbud, if you really think leaders should suffer and not be uncomfortable so they can be frugal with your money, not only will you quickly find yourself without any leaders- you will find yourself without quality leaders.

Read a book on leadership. It's actually extremely important for leaders to be comfortable, healthy, and even get vacation/breaks from the stresses of leadership. By doing so and taking care of themselves, they're able to be more productive, efficient, and higher quality in everything they do.

Basic Leadership 101: a comfortable leader is a good leader

January 16 2013 at 4:35 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
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gmydogbud

With respect, if it is good enough for his/ their employers, then it should be good enough for him/them, especially when he and the members of Congress, are all for fairness!! Just a thought!

January 16 2013 at 6:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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