Written on: November 11, 2024
Home heating comprises a significant chunk of your home’s energy spending. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, that chuck amounts to 30% of the average home’s annual energy use!
At Swezey Fuel, we have some good news on the home heating front. There are many ways you can help your boiler or furnace run more efficiently and use less fuel through the fall and winter. Just try these five tips to save money on your home heating costs.
Just as fans can make your rooms feel cooler in the summer, they can also help you heat more efficiently. Your fan has a switch that reverses the blade direction. Running your fans clockwise at a low speed pushes warm air down where you can feel it. This can allow you to keep your thermostat a bit lower and not feel a difference. Clockwise fans can save you about 2% on your annual heating costs.
Your HVAC air filter prevents dust, dander, pollen, mold and other airborne pollutants from entering your living space. But if your filter becomes dirty or clogged, your furnace’s airflow will be obstructed. The system will work harder and cost you more money. Check your filter monthly and clean or replace it if it’s dirty. You’ll easily boost your fuel efficiency this winter.
We encourage our customers to harness solar energy for heating at no cost. Simply keep your blinds and curtains open on sunny days to naturally warm your rooms, reducing the reliance on your furnace or boiler. Additionally, trim any shrubs or tree branches near windows that may block sunlight.
Be sure to close those curtains and shade when the sun goes down to help keep the warm air inside at night.
You’ll lose out on a lot of heating efficiency if your warm indoor air escapes through door and window frames. Happily, you can take some precautions today to prevent that from happening. Check your home for drafts now, then plug them with weatherstripping, caulking and door sweeps.
Your heating equipment should receive professional maintenance once a year to prevent breakdowns, extend its lifespan and keep it running efficiently all winter long (and for years to come). Set up your yearly tune-up today and benefit from this efficiency in the months that follow.
Even better, you can protect your boiler or furnace with a Swezey Fuel service plan. This affordable coverage includes an annual maintenance visit, priority service and reduced repair costs.
If your heating equipment is over 10-15 years old, you’re probably missing out on some amazing efficiency technologies that could slash your heating costs by 20% or more. Homeowners in Sayville, Patchogue and other Suffolk County communities are discovering how much they can save — and how much more comfortable their homes can be in the winter — by upgrading their heating systems with Swezey Fuel. You might even qualify for a generous tax credit for home efficiency upgrades.
Talk to the Swezey team today about upgrading your home heating equipment. We’re happy to provide you with a FREE estimate.