If you’re looking for areas to cut costs and how to save energy, this year, consider reducing household energy bills. It’s the little savings that add up over time. Heating and electricity are adjustable bills that are assessed based on monthly usage. Aside from turning down the thermostat and layering up, Hoffmann Brothers, a St. Louis-based heating and cooling contractor recommends these quick fixes, which aid in the energy conservation:
Electrical outlets have a tendency to produce drafts. To decrease the flow of air, apply foam caskets underneath the outlets’ plates.
Consider upgrading to a programmable thermostat replacement. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Star qualified, programmable thermostat--equipped with four-time and temperature settings, saves up to $100 of annual energy costs.
Always remember to check your air filters every two to three months to maximize your heating system’s performance. If they are dirty, replace them. Affix a wide piece of tape over the air filter’s slot. This will block out any air, seeping to the parameter of the edges of the filter.
The heating system runs in overdrive to maintain the home at a comfortable temperature. If you’re constantly turning up the thermostat, check the air ducts. Make sure that they are releasing adequate warm air. If the duct seams are visible, where the metal is adjoined, purchase a duct sealant (duct mastic) or a shiny foil adhesive, labeled UL-181.
If your heating system has not been serviced in more than five years, it might be a good time to have it checked by a bonded, heating contractor. Having the furnace, duct system and other parts of the heating system checked now, can alleviate any future, costly outages.
Also, if you’re considering replacing your heating system with geothermal energy or other green energy heating and cooling system, contact a St Louis heating and cooling company to learn about qualifying for the green energy tax credit.
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