Pro-Tips to Lower Your Energy Bills This Winter

You can never be too prepared when it comes to winter and its effect on your wallet. When the temperature goes down your energy bill shoots up to keep you warm and comfortable. Here are some pro-tips to maximize your energy efficiency this winter and save you some money:

1. Install a Programmable Thermostat.We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again: get a Programmable Thermostat if you don’t have one already. It is the easiest and most efficient way to lower your energy bills all year around. Program it to automatically turn off when everyone’s at work, and have it get the temperature ready before people get home. Turn the system off for vacations; if you buy a Smart Programmable Thermostat and you forgot to turn off the system before you left you can even connect and turn it off remotely.
2. Turn Down the Thermostat.Once you’ve got your Programmable Thermostat this is the next step! You can save up to 4% for every degree you lower on your thermostat in the winter. That’s easy money!
3. Lower the Temperature on Your Water Heater.Your Water Heater typically accounts for a quarter of your entire energy bill each month, 25% is nothing to scoff at! Turning the temperature down on your water heater by just 10 degrees will save you a significant amount of money without hindering your ability to heat your water.
4. Keep the Cold Air Out.Your paying to keep your house warm in the winter, don’t make it any harder for your system to keep up. Take the time to seal up the small gaps around your windows and doors, or hire a contractor to do it for you. Windows account for 20% of all heat loss in your home, so make sure they’re all sealed up (and closed) this winter!
5. Turn on Your Ceiling Fans.Heat rises, so set up your ceiling fans to spin clockwise so it forces the hot air back down into your room. That warm breeze in your home will help to counteract the slight temperature decrease from step 2, and then some!

So what are you waiting for? Start saving on your energy bills this winter now. If you have questions about installing programmable thermostats, a full winter system tune-up, or any other money saving tips, contact us today!