Tips To Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter

December 14, 2021

During the winter months, your utility bill will be higher, and you will want to do all that you can to lower that bill. The colder the area that you live in, the higher your bill will be. There are ways that you can lower your winter heating bill.

Routine Furnace Maintenance

Routine furnace maintenance can help keep your furnace working at top efficiency. When a furnace is not working at top efficiency, it calls for more energy. This pulls from the system, which will increase your utility bills. To ensure that the unit is working as it should, you will want to do several different things. These include:

Air filter change. You should change your air filter according to the manufacturer’s instructions. You should change or wash the filter every one to three months.
Ductwork inspection. It is also a good idea at the start of the season to have an HVAC professional come out and take a look at your ductwork. If there are any holes in your ductwork, this can cause you to lose heat. It can also make your furnace work harder, drawing more energy.
Maintenance package. To ensure that your furnace is working, we offer a service maintenance package. We will come out and check your furnace before you turn it on for the winter. An HVAC professional will ensure that the unit is running.

Replacing Your Furnace

If you have an HVAC system that is older than ten years old, you may want to consider replacing it. Older furnaces are not efficient, and as they age, they will become less efficient. Going with a new heating and cooling system will help you. These new systems save a considerable amount of money on your utility bill each month.

Ensuring Your Home Is Well Insulated

If you have a home that is older, chances are that it is not well insulated. If it is not well insulated, the cold air will creep into your home. This will cause your furnace to run longer than you want, and you will see increased utility bills. Check to ensure that your attic, floors, and walls are well insulated. You will also want to check for drafts around windows and doors.

Lower the Thermostat

If you see that your power bills are too high, you may want to consider lowering the thermostat. We recommend keeping your thermostat set to 68 during the day and 60 at night. If you are cold at 60, you can put on extra layers or put on extra blankets. Another great idea is to turn off the heat or pull it down low when no one is home for the day. If you have a programmable thermostat, you can set it to come back on thirty or so minutes before you come home.

Consider Using A Humidifier

A humidifier can cut your heating bill. Humidity helps to hold in warm air in the winter. Whenever your heat is on, run the humidifier. Running the humidifier will also help to decrease the static electricity. This can build up in your home during this time of year.