5 Proven Ways to Lower Your Heating Costs

    KENILWORTH, NJ, December 20, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- It's a dilemma that homeowners face every year. Meyer & Depew has 5 proven ways to lower your energy bills this season, so that you can stay warm while reducing heating costs.

1. Thermostat and Heat Management

While keeping your home warm is of the utmost importance, it can only be appreciated when you're actually there. In the majority of homes, programmable thermostats allow the homeowner to specifically indicate what times of the day they would like their home heated. According to a study from EnergyHub, each degree of heat that your heating system is using can account for about 5% of your energy cost. Make the most out of your heat by programming your thermostat to reduce the temperature while you are away from home. Also consider setback-savings while you're sleeping. These few steps will pay you dividends. Heating distribution is another important consideration. Consider which rooms in your home are used on a daily basis. Do you have a child away at college, a guest room that's not being used or a bathroom that's infrequently visited? Consider closing the vents that circulate heat into these rooms. By adjusting heating pathways, your home heating system will efficiently deliver heating where it's needed most instead of wasting energy and money on spaces that aren't being used.

2. Replace Your Heating System's Air Filters Every 2-3 Months

Every bit of heat that passes through your vents first passes through your home heating systems air filters. Be sure to check your air filters for any damage or buildup to assure that you're getting the most from your heat. Dirty air filters can make it harder on your furnace to push hot air through your home. Even worse they could be sending harmful toxins or allergens into your air. If you have any sensitivity to dust or have other allergies, also consider getting a higher-grade allergen resistant air filter. This will not only make your home heating more efficient, but it will also improve quality of life as cleaner more refreshing air will begin to circulate in your home.

3. Check the Seals and Insulation on Your Ductwork

Many homeowners believe the only solution to making their house warmer is to turn up the heat, but this is not always true. Be sure to check the connecting seals and insulation surrounding the ductwork of your home's heating system. You may be losing a portion of your heat through the seals that are holding your vents together. By perfectly sealing your vent connections you can make sure that you are not losing any unnecessary heat as the air moves through your home, keeping you warmer, and your bills lower. If you need guidance on checking the seals on your ductwork, Step 4 is for you.

4. Schedule a Mid-Season Checkup

Preemptively checking and optimizing your heating system could mean all the difference between steady and consistent heat, and chilly days with high heating repair bills. A simple heating check could help identify early issues, spot inefficiencies in the system, and potentially save you thousands in the long run. This is a simple step that could mean the difference in efficient heating comfort and additional heating costs.

5. Install an energy efficient heating system

If your heating system is over 10 years old it would be very worth your time to consider replacing your old furnace with a new energy efficient system. By making the switch, not only will you immediately save on your heating costs, but you can also have the peace of mind that your home is using less energy and is more environmentally friendly.

We hope these tips help to keep your winter heating costs down, and if you had any questions about Energy Efficient Heating installation or Heating Safety checks in NJ contact Meyer and Depew.

For more information, please visit www.meyer-depew.com or contact:
Bobby Ring
Meyer & Depew
T: 908-272-2100
E: [email protected]

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Ed Delia
Delia Associates
T: 908-534-9044
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