subject: New Home Heating Tips [print this page] In order to lower your fuel costs, there are a few things that you should know in order to lower your heating bill. The goods news about a new home is that usually it will be up to date when it comes to furnace equipment. However, there are certain things that you will still need to check on.
To start off, it is important to always keep your thermostat's temperature down (or up...depending on the season). The reason is because your thermostat is one thing that when it is high, will cost you tons of money in heating. The lower your thermostat is kept (meaning the less work an A/C unit or heater has to put forth), the less you will have to pay for heating. Even if it gets to a point where it is too cold, one thing that you can do is simply wear a jacket or put on a blanket to help keep you warmer.
Furnaces Should Have Regular Maintenance
The reason for this is because this will help to ensure that your furnace is running at an efficient rate. Without maintenance, you never know if your furnace is over performing or under performing. Regular maintenance checks are also an incredible investment because if something if wrong with your furnace, it catches it while it is small. It helps to take care of the problem while it is small instead of dealing with it once it has become a big problem.
Do Not Overuse Your Hot Water
The reason for this is because statistics show that 25% of people's heating bill is due to hot water usage. The less you use hot water, the more money you will save on your heating bill. One of the many ways to save money on hot water is to take quick showers. Another way to save on hot water is to wash your clothes with cold water instead of hot water. Wherever you see that warm water is not necessary, simply cut it out of your daily usage. For example, you are not going to notice it missing in your washing machine.
Check Windows, Doors, and Walls
The first thing that you will want to check is your windows. Even on a new home this is a good idea to check. The reason is because sometimes the construction company will improperly install the window or windows on your home. As a result you will be losing tons of heat that will be pouring out of the window. Another thing that could be happening is the window was not properly insulated, and if that is the case, then you will be losing heat due to no insulation.
With doors and walls you will want to make sure that they are properly insulated. Otherwise like the windows, you could potentially be losing heat through them. Proper ventilation will also help you to feel like the air is warmer. This is why you may want to consider duct cleaning to keep your air as clean as possible. If you follow these tips, then you can be sure that you will be able to save money on your home heating bill.
