12 Simple Tips for Lower Heating Costs
Heating bills do not have to break your budget. With a little effort and some common sense, you can save big on energy costs. Here are 12 steps you can take to help you get through the coldest months without tremendously large heating bills.
Heating bills do not have to break your budget. With a little effort and some common sense, you can save big on energy costs — maybe even enough to escape the long Denver winter for awhile!
Here are 12 steps you can take to help you get through the coldest months without tremendously large heating bills.
1. Seal the house
This one takes a bit of work, but sealing windows, doors and other leaky areas pays off big by preventing costly drafts and heat loss.
2. Turn down the thermostat
A change of just one degree is unnoticeable and can save around three percent on your heating bill. Try lowering the temperature in stages.
3. Limit use of exhaust fans
Running the bathroom fan for one hour can remove all of the heat from your home and cause the furnace to run longer.
4. Use the fireplace sparingly
Did you know that fires actually pull heat from the room? Save the fireplace for a special treat, and close off other rooms in the home when you do.
5. Close the fireplace damper
When your fireplace is not in use, be sure to close the damper to prevent heat from escaping.
6. Keep vents clear
Blocked vents will keep your furnace from running efficiently.
7. Use curtains to your advantage
South-facing windows provide passive solar benefits. Open up curtains on those windows in the daytime to let the sun warm the home, then close all curtains at night to keep the warmth inside.
8. Invest in a new showerhead
Low-flow showerheads and other measures that improve water efficiency in your home will lower your heating costs by heating less water.
9. Add insulation
Adding a layer of insulation in your attic will help cut costs by preventing heat loss as the warm air rises.
10. Maintain your furnace
Have your furnace inspected in the fall by a qualified HVAC professional to ensure it is working efficiently.
11. Replace your filter regularly
Replace your filter every 30-60 days to keep your system running efficiently.
12. Contact IAQ today!
We are here to answer all your questions about maximizing the efficiency of your HVAC system. For product information, service, and to schedule maintenance for your furnace be sure to call before the winter rush. Indoor Air Quality gladly serves the Denver Metro area.
