Lower Your Monthly Heating Bills with These Tips!

Last updated 4 months ago

Winter can be expensive for many homeowners, especially when temperatures drop below freezing. Saving money while keeping your home comfortable can seem like a battle, but there are ways to have both your comfort and lower utility bills with the right practices in heating your home.

Read below to learn more about the measures you can take in partnership with your Rusk Heating and Cooling to maintain a temperature that is comfortable for you and your family but doesn’t break the bank.

Invest in a programmable thermostat. Using a thermostat that you can program is one of the best ways to save money on your heating costs. Ask your furnace dealer to show you how to operate your thermostat for optimal results. Using today's programmable thermostats, you can set your home at 68 degrees or lower while you are away, and have your furnace turn on about an hour before you arrive home at a setting a few degrees warmer for your comfort.
Install a high-efficiency furnace. This is especially sound advice if you have an older furnace that is nearing or beyond its recommended lifespan. As HVAC equipment ages, it tends to experience a drop in efficiency as individual components wear. Installing a brand-new furnace will offer returns as your home's efficiency improves.
Have your home's ductwork inspected. Leaky ductwork can waste almost 25 percent of the heat energy generated by your furnace, resulting in very high utility bills. It also allows foreign particles to enter your HVAC system, which compromises your indoor air quality. Having your ducts sealed by a professional furnace repair technician will boost the efficiency of your furnace, cut down on energy loss, and lower your utility bills.

These are only a few ways in which you can take action to lower your home's heating costs this winter. If you would like to learn more, contact Rusk Heating, Cooling & Geothermal at (859) 431-4040 today.