Reduce the Cost of Your Heat Bills

Your heating bill has arrived. You open it up only to be shocked by the staggeringly high price. If only there was something you could have done to prevent this. 

See, what you might not realize is: there was. In fact, there are a wide variety of things you can do to save on heat bills. We’ll review some of the most effective options below. 

Dress in Layers

One method for lowering your heating bills is to dress in layers. How does this help you save money on heating? It allows you to keep your indoor temperatures lower, thereby reducing the amount of energy that is used by your heater.

Now, there’s obviously an end-point to this. You don’t want to have to wear a parka, a hat, and gloves indoors. But a sweater is most definitely going to keep you warmer than a t-shirt, and socks are definitely going to keep your feet warmer than, well, no socks.

Clothing is available to you. Don’t be afraid to use it!

Take Advantage of Sunlight

It may be cold during the winter months, but that doesn’t mean the sun isn’t still doing its job. You can, in fact, use sunlight to heat your home. All you have to do is let it shine through your windows.

The more sunlight that makes its way into your home, the less artificial heating you’ll have to utilize. The sun will essentially act as a supplement to your heating system, saving you money all winter long.

Put up Thermal Curtains

You know those thin curtains that you have up during the summertime? They don’t have to be used during the wintertime! When the cold weather rolls around, you can (and should) make a change.

What should you change to, you ask? Why, thermal curtains, of course. Thermal curtains are specifically designed to retain heat, allowing for minimal heat loss on those cold winter days.

You can buy a set for as little as $10. And with a variety of styles available, there’s no reason not to pull the trigger.

Lay Down Thick Rugs

Another way to reduce heat loss in your home is to lay down thick rugs. Thick, shaggy rugs will trap some of the heat in your house, preventing it from leaving the premises. This will, in turn, take some of the strain off of your heating system.

Plus, rugs feel much better to the touch than vinyl or hardwood floors, particularly during the cold months. Who wants to subject themselves to those uncomfortable walking conditions? Certainly not us.

Seal up Those Windows

Over time, as they experience more wear and tear, the seals on windows deteriorate. What this leads to is a gradual increase in the amount of cold that is allowed to seep in through the windows.

And, as you well know, the more cold waves that enter your home, the harder your heating system will have to work to cancel them out. Ergo, poorly-sealed windows equal higher heating costs.

This is why it’s important for you to seal up the edges of your windows when the cold weather rolls around. Grab some insulative tape, apply it to the windows’ edges, and reap the benefits of improved insulation.

Get Cozy at Night

There’s no reason to keep the temperature in your home as high at night as you had it during the day. When you’re sleeping, you’ll be covered in blankets. And, if need be, you can use those blankets to cancel out some fairly low temperatures.

Sleep lasts 7 to 9 hours; 7 to 9 hours of greatly reduced heat usage. Do the math and you’ll see: this is going to save you some decent money.

Replace Your Air Filter

Your HVAC’s air filter is responsible for catching stray dust and debris. In doing so, it prevents said dust and debris from entering the HVAC system itself. However, over time, as the filter becomes more inundated with this dust and debris, the HVAC system takes on some additional strain, thus working harder than it would have to otherwise.

What happens when an HVAC system works harder than it would usually have to? It wastes energy and therefore money!

The fix? It’s as simple as replacing your HVAC filter in a timely manner. Generally speaking, a change is needed every 3 months. However, if you have furry pets, consider a change every month or so.

Bring an HVAC Company in for a Tune-up

Over time, heating systems incur wear and tear. As you might expect, this wear and tear can put quite a bit of strain on a heating system, causing it to operate at less than peak performance. This, of course, results in increased energy usage, and, therefore, higher heating costs.

As such, before the winter season rolls in, you’re advised to bring in an HVAC company for a tune-up. Your HVAC specialist will perform all necessary maintenance, allowing your heating system to function at max capacity.

Install an Energy-Efficient Heater

As the years pass, the furnaces, boilers, and radiant heating systems become more and more efficient. As such, if you really want to save money on your heating bills this winter, you’re advised to invest in a new heater.

There are all sorts of energy-efficient heaters available, regardless of the type of heat that you’re looking to utilize. Call up your local HVAC company and they’ll show you your available options.

Need Help Reducing the Cost of Your Heat Bills?

If you’re not careful, your home heat usage can get away from you. But as long as you use the tips reviewed above, you should get to enjoy the benefits of low heat bills.

Looking for a Denver heating company to carry out a tune-up or install a new heating system for you? Here at Walrath HVAC, we have you covered.

Contact us now to schedule an appointment!