Cold winters in Ceredo require a furnace that can put out large amounts of warm air all winter long. Unfortunately, every time you run your furnace, your heating costs creep higher. However, rather than doing nothing and waiting for a painfully high heating bill, you can follow these tips from your friends at Forge Heating and Cooling to help reduce your heating costs.
Regular HVAC Maintenance
One easy way to help reduce your home’s heating costs is to schedule a maintenance visit with Forge Heating and Cooling. A well-maintained furnace will run more efficiently than a furnace that gets ignored. During a maintenance visit, an HVAC technician will inspect the burners on your furnace to make sure they aren’t dirty. They will also check to make sure all of the moving parts are lubricated properly and that all of the electrical connections are tight.
Optimize Thermostat Settings
A thermostat can make or break your home’s heating cost during the winter. If you have a programmable thermostat, make sure it’s set to a lower temperature during times when you and your family aren’t home. This will lower your energy usage while still making sure that your living spaces are comfortable when you’re home. You may also want to try adjusting the thermostat by a degree or two to see if you can tolerate a lower temperature, as this will save a lot of energy.
Consider a Whole-Home Humidifier
When you increase the humidity levels in your home, you also increase the perceived temperature in your home. Since a whole-home humidifier uses less energy than a furnace, having Forge Heating and Cooling install a whole-home humidifier is a great way to stay comfortable while lowering your heating bills. Adding a whole-home humidifier also brings with it many health benefits that make this a worthwhile investment.
Always on Your Side
At Forge Heating and Cooling, we love helping our customers save money in any way we can. That’s why we offer a complete range of installation, repair, and maintenance services for furnaces and air conditioners. We can also repair heat pumps, install whole-home humidifiers, and much more. Every day, we work hard to thrill our customers with unparalleled service and professionalism. That’s why we consistently earn five-star reviews. To learn more about lowering your heating costs this winter, contact us at Forge Heating and Cooling today.
