5 Ways to Save Energy on Your Fall Heating Bills

Rather than see your heating bills rise again, as they often do during the cooler weather, consider these five tips. They can help you maintain an energy-efficient heating system, be it a packaged unit or a heat pump, and a warmer home. All of this translates into energy savings.

1. Programming the Thermostat

The thermostat should not be turned off for long periods of time as this will only cause the heating system to work overtime when it’s later turned on. You can lower the temperature to a comfortable 65 degrees or so before bed or before heading out of the home.

2. Getting Heating Maintenance

Thermostats need to be calibrated on occasion. This is one of the many tasks that a heating tune-up can cover. Integrity Heating & Cooling offers tune-ups throughout Charlotte, NC, that are backed by a 100% workmanship guarantee. Maintenance prevents a system from breaking down or developing issues that compromise its performance.

3. Replacing the Air Filter

Another aspect of heating maintenance is the replacement of the air filters, but you might want to make this a DIY project. Clean filters allow for better airflow.

4. Adding or Upgrading Insulation

To keep as much warm air in your home as possible, add some layers of insulation in the attic and wall cavities. For those areas where you can’t lay down insulation, you can opt for spray foam insulation; this acts as a sealant, too.

5. Preventing Drafts

The attic isn’t the only place that needs to be sealed from the outside air. Your doors and windows probably have cracks and gaps in them, so seal these with caulking or another material. Also, check for any seals that have deteriorated and replace them.

35 Years of Service in Charlotte

You can turn to Integrity Heating & Cooling for maintenance and repairs that are backed by a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. In addition to providing heating and cooling services, our technicians in Charlotte and Denver, NC, can even seal ductwork and install standby generators. Call us for a convenient appointment.