It takes a lot of energy to heat a home, which often means paying sky-high utility bills during the winter. Fortunately, you can maximize the energy efficiency of your heating system in just a few simple steps.
Take Care of Your Heating System
If you’re interested in saving energy, you probably already know about the importance of regular HVAC maintenance. Getting your equipment professionally serviced before each heating season ensures it’s clean, well-lubricated, and carefully adjusted for optimum performance. What you might not know, however, is that there are also crucial maintenance tasks you can do yourself. For instance, dropping in a new air filter every few months can improve airflow and heat distribution. So, too, can periodically cleaning out your vents and registers.
Smarten Up Your HVAC Controls
A high-quality furnace or heat pump is a great investment, but it’s only one part of a complete heating system. Consider pairing your equipment with a programmable smart thermostat to achieve truly next-level energy efficiency. These thermostats cleverly adapt to your needs, keeping you consistently comfortable while automatically limiting energy consumption when you’re away or asleep. Many advanced models also track and analyze energy data, helping you spot even more opportunities to improve efficiency.
Put Your Energy Efficiency to the Test
If you’re struggling with high heating bills, the problem might not be your heat pump or furnace at all. Instead, as much as 20% of your heating energy could be slipping away through air leaks in your home or HVAC ducts. A low-cost building performance evaluation can determine exactly where your home is wasting energy and how to fix it. As a result, your heating system can spend all its energy keeping you cozy instead of heating the outdoors.
For over two decades, Indoor Solutions has been Western Georgia’s go-to source for reliable, energy-efficient climate control. Give us a call to learn more about our high-performance heating systems, maintenance plans, and other home heating services.
