Posted on March 14, 2009 - by admin

Save on your Heating Bill

During the winter months it becomes especially important to conserve energy and save money on our heating bills.  Below are a few short resources to help with this.

The fastest way you will lose heat is through leaking doors, windows, fireplaces, attics, crawl spaces, basements.  Check for cracks and insulate these areas as best you can.  Check your doors weather stripping.  Use caulk on your window sills.

A programmable thermostat is another great way to save energy.  Residents within the city are offered a rebate for doing so.  Keeping the temperature lower at night and when nobody is home will make your heat more efficient and cost effective.  Call us anytime for a consultation on installing a new thermostat.

Installing a new and efficient water heater will save you hundreds of dollars in the long term, but if you are trying to conserve cash with an older water heater be sure to insulate it with a blanket.  Keep the temperature at 120 degrees.  Insulate your hot water pipes coming out of the hot water heater, and the pipes leading to the sinks in your house.

These are all ways to help in the short term, but if you own your home it is best to plan for the long term.  Efficient heat pumps, solar heat pumps, programmable thermostats, updating hot water heaters, and re-insulating your home are all the best way to handle your heating issues.  Call us to find out what is the best solution for your home.  We can upgrade current equipment or install a brand new solution.  With federal tax credits for all of the above home renovations, now is the time to take advantage of the possibilities.

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