How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?

Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Warren, temperatures can get pretty low and old man winter can stick around for an extended period of time. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your Ohio home is by keeping the thermostat set to heat and letting the furnace cycle.

But that can get expensive.

So how do you reduce your heating costs without compromising your comfort? Wm Price Heating Co is here to tell you! Enhancing your comfort is our goal. We’ll help you create the most pleasing atmosphere, all without causing any financial strain.

Our team of experts understands how high energy bills can rise, especially during peak seasons where your heating and cooling expenses increase. We recommend taking action now so you can enjoy optimal indoor comfort at no sacrifice to your budget.

Here are several suggestions to help curb your heating expenses this winter:

• Opt for a home energy audit
  When you’re looking to save some money, start with a professional home energy audit. Doing so helps assess more than just your heating costs. You’ll be able to see how your home uses energy, where energy is wasted, and what you can do to optimize efficiencies. An energy audit gives you the information you need to do to cut down on your energy usage and expenses.
  
• System replacement
  Recognizing the signs that it’s time to replace your home’s worn-out HVAC system with a new more efficient system can save you from unexpected breakdowns, costly repairs, and reduce energy usage. Knowing when to take action ensures your home remains comfortable and safe. The lifespan of a typical system for your home is about 15-20 years. As systems age, they become less energy efficient and are prone to breakdowns. Replacing a worn-out system can help lower rising energy bill by reducing the chance of a breakdown or costly repair and allowing your home to be more comfortable by having the equipment properly sized and professionally installed to the highest industry standards. Contact Wm Price Heating today to schedule one of our comfort specialists to assess your home and explain all the options and benefits of a new HVAC system.
  
• Smart thermostat
  When you leave your home for work or leisure, having a smart thermostat allows the thermostat to either automatically adjust to a lower setting or by setting a schedule. It can also identify when you are returning and can start to bring your home back up to temperature before you arrive. It also allows you to adjust your homes temperature while away via an app on a smart device such as a tablet or phone. Keeping your thermostat at a consistent temperature while you are home and dropping it while you are away, uses less energy and will reduce your heating bills. There are several options of smart thermostats to meet any budget. It is recommended to consult with you HVAC company to make sure which thermostat is correct for your HVAC system. Having it installed by a professional company will also give you the peace of mind that it is installed and set up properly for the type of HVAC system in your home.
  
• Weatherstrip your windows and doors
  Windows and doors are a major escape route for heat. Be sure your windows and doors are properly weather-stripped. This makes it difficult for heat to get out.
  
  By thoroughly sealing your windows and doors, you’ll keep more heat inside your home. Say goodbye to the need for constantly blasting your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, you won’t have to worry about compensating for lost heat anymore!
  
• Insulate
  Without proper attic, crawl space, and outside insulation, you’ll end up losing heat. The best way to ensure your home remains comfortable and loses as little heat as possible is by insulating these areas. The added layers will provide protection and prevent heat from having another way to escape.
  
• Zoning
  Adding zoning to you HVAC system is a great solution not only to help reduce heating and cooling bills but to also help make your home more comfortable year-round. Zoning can help to eliminate the common issues of too hot or cold, down or upstairs, one room never seems to keep up with heating or cooling or controlling the temperature in rooms that are not used. Zoning will help to reduce energy use by only heating or cooling the areas of your home that need conditioned. Contact Wm Price Heating today to schedule one of our comfort specialists to assess your home and explain all the benefits of a zoned HVAC system.
  
• Keep up with routine HVAC maintenance
  A properly functioning HVAC system will run far more efficiently than one that has been neglected. Opt for routine maintenance with one of our maintenance and service plans to ensure your system runs in peak efficiency and keeps your HVAC system more reliable when you need it most.

Reach Out to Our Heating Professionals Today

If you want to save on energy costs and boost the efficiency of the HVAC system in your Warren, OH home, our Wm Price Heating Co professionals are here to assist. Give us a call today at 330-545-3722 or request service online.