Though it may seems like a small and necessary expense, with high oil and gas prices, your winter heating bills can quickly rack up into the thousands. However, you don’t just have to endure the cold to cut heating costs, there are a number of simple projects you can undertake to keep warm and save money.
Install Curtains
This tip can also help you keep cool in the summer. Windows are the main source of heat loss in your home, so investing in heavy curtains that can help hold warm air in the house and away from the windows is a definite money saver. If you have large, south facing windows, open your curtains during the day to let in the sun, and then close them at night to keep all that natural warmth inside.
Change Your Thermostat Habits
Most people set and leave the thermostat at a certain degree, hoping that it will keep the house at a constant temperature all the time. But if you leave it up full blast while you are at work or sleeping, you are wasting all that power and pouring money into heat that you don’t need or use. Get in the habit of turning the thermostat down when you leave the house and back up when you return.
Clean Your Furnace
Clean or replace your furnace’s air filter at least once a year, especially at the beginning of the cold season. This will ensure that you get the most airflow possible and the most efficient heating. Careful maintenance of this unit will not only ensure that you get the most bang for your buck when it comes to heating, but also that you will have to replace the entire furnace less often.
Turn Down the Water Heater and Thermostat
Most people find that turning these two things down a few degrees produces no noticeable change in the temperature of the water or the house, but noticeable savings when it comes to the heating bill. It may sound cliché to say, “Put on a sweater,” but if you really want to save money, turning down your thermostat and throwing on a sweater is a great way to do it.
For more money saving tips and tricks, contact us at Absolute Precision Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning today!
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