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We know that homeowners are having to deal with rising energy prices, so it makes sense to try and reduce the central heating costs any way we can. Take a look at the 5 tips below to help you work out ways to keep costs to a minimum…so you have more money to spend on something else! Remember that there are small changes that you can make as well, which still have an effect on your overall costs.
1. The first good tip is to make sure that the hot water thermostat is reduced. Of course, use your own judgement, but you will probably find that you don’t need to go below 120 degrees with the thermostat temperature.
2. While you are downstairs, make sure you have clean filters for your central air-heating unit. A dirty and clogged filter will force your unit to work much harder and stay on longer as it struggles to penetrate anything through the central heating system.
3. Check your air ducts for gaps, leaks or disconnects. In fact, any leaks could be making your energy bills much higher than they need to be, and the worst part is that you’re not actually benefiting from getting any more heat for the costly price of your bills! Its fine if you don’t trust yourself to do this though, because the central heating experts can come over and sort it for you. This expert can also clean your ducts for added efficiency.
4. Adjust your thermostat a few degrees lower. Believe me, this really adds up. The monthly bill will reflect all the changes you have made, and you can feel confident that you have done the right thing.
5. It may be that your thermostat isn’t a modern, programmable one, this should most definitely get upgraded. A programmable thermostat is definitely the way forward and it allows homeowners to manage the overall temperature in the home, so energy is used efficiently. So, if it’s a cold winter morning, you can program the central heating to come on an hour before you wake up, which will make getting out of bed on a freezing cold day just that little bit cosier. These aren’t too expensive and are easy to install and configure yourself.
Taking the time to implement these tips will drastically reduce your home heating bills. The great thing is that a lot of the advice included here can be done quickly and easily, so it is very little hassle to get it sorted. Now roll up your sleeves follow these tips and start saving money on your heating costs!
Another alternative is to regularly clean HVAC ducts. You can always hire duct cleaning contractors to do this job. But be sure they are certified by NADCA, OSHA, etc. Maintaining the cleanliness and check up of the ducts doesn't only reduces your electric bill but it also reduces the pose of health risks.
Another alternative is to regularly clean HVAC ducts. You can always hire duct cleaning contractors to do this job. But be sure they are certified by NADCA, OSHA, etc. Maintaining the cleanliness and check up of the ducts doesn't only reduces your electric bill but it also reduces the pose of health risks.