4 Tips To Keep Your Heating Costs Down

Looking to reduce your heating costs and make your wallet happy? Here are 4 tips that will not only keep your heating costs down but will also make the environment thank you.

Consider Installing A Programmable Thermostat

A programmable thermostat lets you pre-set temperatures for each time of the day so your home can be warm or cool when it needs to be. Set it to a lower temperature when you’re not at home or when you’ll be sleeping, and set it to a higher temperature when you wake up or once you get back home. This can help you save between 10 and 20 percent on your monthly heating bill.

Keep Air Filters Clean

It’s important to keep your furnace filters clean for better airflow, cleaner and healthier air. Clean or change your filters regularly and have your furnace serviced annually by our licensed contractors at Shaul’s Heating and Plumbing Ltd. A clean air filter can extend the life of your furnace and keep it in proper working condition, and won’t strain the furnace thereby reducing your energy use and your energy bills.

Draught-Proof Your Home

Caulk windows, weather-strip doors, seal gaps, holes and cracks around wires, pipes, vents, and upgrade insulation. You can use a door snake or a door sweep that are both installed at the bottom of the door that will help keep heat from escaping and cold air from getting in. Weather-proofing your home will shrink your energy bills by 10 to 20 percent.

Upgrade To An Energy-Efficient Heating System

Choose energy-efficient appliances like a natural gas furnace. Your appliances at home contribute up to 13 percent of your energy usage. If you upgrade to an efficient heating system that uses less energy, you can definitely save more money.

If you need to install a thermostat or have your furnace serviced, or if you want more tips related to heating systems, you may call us at 778-397-4850, or schedule an appointment here.