Winter is the cold season of the year and this is the time that you need the furnace the most. While the homeowners want their homes to be heated, they want them heated using the least energy. To help you out here are tips on how to save your energy bills this winter:
Maintain the furnace
There is nothing that consumes a lot of power than a poorly maintained furnace. You should hire a furnace contractor to inspect and repair the appliance. The professional should replace the air filter and any other equipment that may be reducing the efficiency of the appliance.
Seal all air leaks
When cold air leaks into the house you end up spending a lot of money in heating your home. The leaks are often mistaken as heating system problems and many homeowners hire furnace repair professionals to take a look at the furnaces only to find no problem.
Before you hire a HVAC technician you should first ensure that you seal all areas that might be bringing in cold air. These areas include door frames, ceilings and chimneys. You should seal cracks or non-moving surfaces with caulk.
If you had sealed the areas the previous season you should check it for damage and if necessary replace it.
Relocate the thermostat
Many homeowners have the thermostats in the living room. This means that the furnaces turn on and off depending on the temperature of this one room. Since the living room is usually large, it tends to get cold much faster than the other rooms of the house.
To reduce your energy bills you should consider transferring the thermostat to the smaller rooms of the house that tend to remain warm for longer hours. You should note that there are some thermostats that can develop problems when you move them from one place to the other.
To avoid damaging the thermostat you should first speak with your heating repair contractor and get advice on whether to move it or not.
In addition to transferring the thermostat you should also consider reducing the thermostat at night. Instead of using the furnace to heat the room at night you should make use of electric blankets and other methods that are more energy efficient.
Conclusion
These are tips on how to lower your energy bills. When hiring a furnace repair contractor you should ensure that the professional is insured and certified to work in your local area.
