Tips on how to reduce your Heating cost
_As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your comfort. Take these steps to increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling system.
Set thermostat setting to 68 to 72 degrees. Reducing your thermostat setting can substantially lower your heating costs. Putting on those extra layers will help you stay comfortable while saving on your cooling bill.
Set back thermostat at night and when you leave home.
Setting the thermostat back 5 to 10 degrees at night or when the house will be unoccupied can save up to 15% on heating costs. The furnace will have to run more to reheat the house, but the energy saved while the home is cooler more than offsets the extra run time to reheat the home, and also when your cooling the home you can increase temp offset to save.
Install a programmable thermostat.
Programmable thermostats allow you to set your home's temperature at night and during the day and still have the home cool when you wake up or come home from work. Some programmable thermostats cost less than $50 and can be installed by homeowners.
Change filter monthly.
Clogged furnace filters lower the heating and air conditioning efficiency by preventing proper airflow through the furnace. Low-cost filters are available from your local hardware store. Check filters monthly to see if they need changing.
Have your system "tuned up" annually.
Having your heating and cooling system cleaned and tuned annually helps the heating and cooling system operate safely and efficiently. Tune-up for the low price of $49.95.
Seal your heating and cooling ducts
Ducts that move air to-and-from a forced air furnace, central air conditioner, or heat pump are often big energy wasters. Sealing and insulating ducts can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20 percent — and sometimes much more.
Ask us about Installation of new equipment
Replacing your old heating and cooling equipment with new, energy-efficient models is a great start. But to make sure that you get the best performance, the new equipment must be properly installed. In fact, improper installation can reduce system efficiency by up to 30 percent — costing you more on your utility bills and possibly shortening the equipment's life.
Any questions or concerns call: 770-945-8662
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Set thermostat setting to 68 to 72 degrees. Reducing your thermostat setting can substantially lower your heating costs. Putting on those extra layers will help you stay comfortable while saving on your cooling bill.
Set back thermostat at night and when you leave home.
Setting the thermostat back 5 to 10 degrees at night or when the house will be unoccupied can save up to 15% on heating costs. The furnace will have to run more to reheat the house, but the energy saved while the home is cooler more than offsets the extra run time to reheat the home, and also when your cooling the home you can increase temp offset to save.
Install a programmable thermostat.
Programmable thermostats allow you to set your home's temperature at night and during the day and still have the home cool when you wake up or come home from work. Some programmable thermostats cost less than $50 and can be installed by homeowners.
Change filter monthly.
Clogged furnace filters lower the heating and air conditioning efficiency by preventing proper airflow through the furnace. Low-cost filters are available from your local hardware store. Check filters monthly to see if they need changing.
Have your system "tuned up" annually.
Having your heating and cooling system cleaned and tuned annually helps the heating and cooling system operate safely and efficiently. Tune-up for the low price of $49.95.
Seal your heating and cooling ducts
Ducts that move air to-and-from a forced air furnace, central air conditioner, or heat pump are often big energy wasters. Sealing and insulating ducts can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20 percent — and sometimes much more.
Ask us about Installation of new equipment
Replacing your old heating and cooling equipment with new, energy-efficient models is a great start. But to make sure that you get the best performance, the new equipment must be properly installed. In fact, improper installation can reduce system efficiency by up to 30 percent — costing you more on your utility bills and possibly shortening the equipment's life.
Any questions or concerns call: 770-945-8662
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