Ways to Reduce Your Heating Energy on Earth Day
What better way to observe Earth Day than to make some simple changes that will help you save money, conserve energy and reduce your environmental impact? Here are 6 ways to reduce your heating energy use for Earth Day and beyond.
1. Change Your Air Filter
Maintaining clean and clear air filters will decrease the overall wear and tear on your equipment, thus saving you money. When air filters become dirty, the heating and cooling system has to work harder to pull air through their vents, wasting power and even draining the life of the system sooner. New air filters also prevent dirt from slipping into the vents and damaging the furnace system. Generally, you should change your air filter about once a month or if it looks dirty and in need of a replacement. This is one of several maintenance checks you can do to keep your home comfort system running well.
2. Seal Heating and Cooling Ducts
Any point where heated or cooled air is moving from one location to the next is an opportunity for losing money. A simple fix that can save you a decent amount of energy and money is by sealing up all your heating and cooling ducts. Use metal-backed tape to cover any cracks in the duct, as well as to reinforce any joints. Occasionally, hunting for small leaks in your heating and cooling ducts will reveal a major gap or hole that needs to be addressed. Finding such a problem is crucial to saving energy and money in heating and cooling your home.
3. Get A Smart or Programmable Thermostat
Smart or Programmable thermostats allow you to set certain times of the day for when your heating or air conditioning systems will turn on and at what temperature they will run. This means that when you leave for the day to go to work, your heating and air conditioning systems will automatically turn off when you leave. But you can also set them to turn back on 30 minutes before you come back home so that your house is nice and comfortable. This is a great way to reduce the amount of energy that you use in your home.
4. Install Insulation To Increase Home Energy Savings
Even following the suggestions above, you can still generate a high energy bill if your home is not well-insulated. Investing in insulation will decrease the workload and strain put on your home comfort system, making your system last longer. An area some people overlook is the attic or crawl space. If your attic or crawl space isn’t insulated, you are losing money hand over fist. Another way you can insulate your home is by purchasing insulated windows. Any insulation helps the wear and tear on your heating and cooling system.
5.) Schedule your Spring Maintenance
Did you know that you can save up to 40% on your home energy bills by scheduling heating and cooling maintenance every year? Make sure your home comfort system is running efficiently by taking advantage of our $25 OFF maintenance coupon!
6. Upgrade Your Home Comfort System
Energy savings can be tough with an old system. Newer home comfort systems are, in the long run, much cheaper than trying to maintain an old one. Especially during colder and hotter months, your comfort system may be running continually, making the need for a reliable furnace or heat pump even more important. Look for a home comfort system that is ENERGY STAR® Qualified, which will produce the most air and circulation without eating up too much energy.
Your Northwest Authority in Home Comfort
The experts at Ronk Brothers Heating and Cooling will ensure your home is energy efficient as possible so you’re saving energy and money in your home all year round. Take advantage of local utility rebates of up to $1500 and our special financing offer of 0% for 60 months to upgrade your old system to a new energy-efficient home comfort system.
We’re confident we will provide the highest quality and even guarantee it, with our Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship and Materials. For all your heating and cooling needs, contact Ronk Brothers to learn why we are ‘Your Northwest Authority in Home Comfort’ for over 48 years!
