What can you do to save on your heating bill?

1/22/2018 (Permalink)

What Can You Do to Save on Your Heating Bill?

Any season is a good season to save energy costs. With winter approaching, however, it’s even more critical as prices for home heating fuel are as volatile as ever.

The U.S. Department of Energy has the following fuel saving tips for consumers:

• Look for furnaces with annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings of no less than 78 percent.
• Place heat-resistant radiator reflectors between exterior walls and radiators.
• Bleed trapped air from hot water radiators once or twice a season or have a professional do it.
• Clean warm-air registers and baseboard heaters and make sure they are not blocked by furniture, carpeting or drapes.
• Clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month or as needed.
• To retain heat, turn off kitchen, bath and other ventilating fans within 20 minutes after you are done cooking or bathing.
• Install a programmable thermostat that can adjust the temperature according to your work schedule and sleeping habits.
• Energy Star products can cut energy bills up to 30 percent. Locate retailers online at www.energystar.gov when replacing heating systems, appliances, lighting, windows, office equipment and home electronics.
• Insulate hot water heaters and pipes.
• Make sure your furnace or heat pump is tuned up by a professional at least once a year.

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