Ensure Your Home is Well-Heated
Just like any other season, winter is beautiful in its own way, and this is a fact. However, we all know the kind of cold winter it can bring. This can easily interfere with your comfort level at home. For this reason, it is highly important to ensure your home is well-heated to fight against uncomfortable freezing temperatures.
Moreover, due to several factors, such as the ability to work from home, the pandemic, and more, people are spending much more time at home than before. For this reason, the cost of the utility bill is undoubtedly going to increase compared to before. If you are concerned about the rising electric bill, the good news is that there are several ways you can take advantage of it for the purpose of reducing the cost. Below are some of these techniques:
Invest In Warm Clothing and Heavy Blankets
One of the many ways to save money on electric costs during the winter months is by investing in warm clothes and heavy blankets. In fact, you should consider wearing warm clothing while at home. Doing this will help you by setting the thermostat low, which translates to low energy consumption. It is more cost-effective to warm your body than the whole house.
Eliminate Air Leaks and Drafts
The best way to maintain a warm house is by eliminating air leaks. The majority of warm air leaks through doors, gaps in electrical outlets, windows, cracks, attic hatches, and baseboards. To stop air leaks, consider investing in weather-stripping doors and windows. Do not forget to seal all the cracks and openings to prevent the warm air in your home from leaking out. By taking this step, your heater will do less work. This will make your home effective, efficient, and economical.
Maintain Your Furnace
Consider performing regular and scheduled maintenance to prevent your furnace from working harder than needed. Consider checking the filter and cleaning or replacing it if needed. Do not forget to check the vents as well. Remember, a clean vent improves efficiency.
Invest In A Smart Thermostat
Smart thermostats come with a lot of benefits. One of the benefits is the ability to save money based on what you need. This is made possible because these devices are Wi-Fi enabled and automatically adjust your home’s temperature setting based on the weather for maximum energy efficiency. Moreover, since the thermostat is smart, you get the ability to program it based on your heating preferences and schedule. This means that you will save money when you are not at home or away.
It is important to note that not all HVAC systems will work with a smart thermostat. This is why it is highly important to check the compatibility of your system before you make or install the new thermostat.
Replace Your HVAC System
Sometimes replacing your current HVAC system is the only way to save money on your electric bill. If your system demands constant repairs, more than 15 years, or does not heat your home evenly, it is time to replace it.
JD Swallow is ready and happy to help you if you want to replace your old HVAC system. Contact us today or visit our website to get a free quote or answers to your questions.
