Top Tips to Save Money on Heating Your House

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Here in the Valley of the Sun, we’re used to our utility bills spiking in the summer due to air conditioning costs. Yet, there is often a secondary spike in the winter when temperatures dip below freezing. With the recent chilly, wet weather, we wanted to share a few tips to help you save on your home heating costs.

Set Efficient Zones

Would your family only be using a small part of your home on a regular basis? You may want to consider upgrading your existing heater with a ductless or zoned ducted system. This system will save you money by not having to heat or cool areas in your home where you hardly spend any time. By utilizing a zoned ductless system, you’ll be gaining from an efficient system using energy where it’s needed in the living spaces you use most.

Let the Sun In

One of the easiest ways to passively heat your house is to take full advantage of the sun’s energy to heat your home’s interior. In the mornings, open up south facing curtains, blinds, and drapes to make use of solar heat and close them before sunset. Capturing the sun’s rays works even better when your home has concrete, tile, or stone flooring. These types of materials are able to soak up a great deal of heat and release it slowly.

Reverse Ceiling Fans

If you haven’t already done so, you’ll want to reverse your ceiling fan settings. This will send warm air upward. The warm air will eventually drop back down and mix with the rest of the air in the room, slowly raising the ambient temperature.

Fill In Gaps

Improperly insulated window frames, recessed lighting fixtures, power sockets, electrical boxes, and doors are the biggest sources of heat loss in houses. You’ll want to DIY or use your trustworthy local HVAC experts to use expanding foam, caulk, and foam strips to seal air gaps in your home. Installing thick curtains can help insulate glass windows and doors. For single-glazed windows, you can install transparent polythene film to window frames to mimic double-glazed windows.

The right climate control upgrades done inside your home will help your family stay comfortable, decrease winter utility bills, and allow for the full flow of warm air. Call your professionals at Bruce’s Air Conditioning & Heating for additional ways to save you money on home heating costs. Our experts are available today at 480-968-5652 to help you 24/7/365.

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