subject: Keeping Your Residential Heating Affordable [print this page] Heating is something that we take for granted, especially during the colder seasons when the temperatures drop far lower than we would like. Luckily, most of us have some form of residential heating to help keep us warm during the dark and cold months. Do you know how much is that heater costing you? If you shy away from using your heater because of the utility bills at the end of the month, then this article is for you. Read on for some advice on lowering your monthly costs for running your heater.
One of first pieces of advice is going to be to have your heater set at around 70-72 degrees. Not too high, but not that cold either. At that temperature, you can be comfortable walking around your home and will not have to worry about getting the shivers or having an expensive utility bill at the end of the month.
My second bit of advice is to check the seals on your door and windows. Make sure they are air tight and not worn out. Having a "leak" in one of your windows or a door will cause your much-coveted heat to escape.
My third bit of advice is to have a professional heating service come in and look at your system. It is possible that your system needs some maintenance (if you have not had any performed in the last year, than the answer is most likely yes), and having it done will increase the overall efficiency of your system and lowering your utility bills in the process.
No matter what kind of heating system you have, from a wall furnace or a central heating system, there are ways you can keep warm this winter, and every winter, without having to shell out a lot of dough for it.
