Tips for Reducing Heating Costs this Fall

Fall means that cold days and nights are coming and heating costs are on the rise again. Being comfortable during fall and winter often means that homeowners are faced with higher utility bills - unless they have effective methods of controlling and reducing heating costs.

5 Steps for Managing your Heating Costs

Galmiche and Sons is an established heating and cooling company in St. Louis that has provided excellent service to our customers for many years. We understand your need for comfort as well as your desire to save on your utility bills. Follow the tips below or give us a call now to learn more about how we can help reduce your heating costs this fall and help with your other heating and air conditioning concerns.

Have Your Heating and Cooling System Checked

The first step in controlling heating costs is to make sure that your HVAC system is in tip-top shape by having it checked by a dependable HVAC company. Regular maintenance and repairs helps you save on heating costs by ensuring your heating unit is running efficiently and smoothly. Additionally, heating specialists can patch up cracks to prevent heat loss, and they can make sure that heat flows smoothly across different areas of your home to achieve maximum comfort.

Install Heating Cost Saving Equipment and Devices

Another way you can save on heating costs is by installing two cost-saving devices: a programmable thermostat and a humidifier.

• Programmable thermostat: Installing a programmable thermostat in your home will help you adjust heating in your home to adjust around your schedule without adding too much to your operating cost. Set your thermostat to reduce heat during the time of day when nobody is home and then turn it back up when everyone is around. You can also have the temperature drop during the night, when everyone is tucked in bed. A programmable thermostat helps cut down heating costs by as much as 10% yearly and you can benefit from it all year round.
• Humidifier: Typically, cold winter air is dryer, thus resulting in much lower humidity levels in your home during the winter. Without moisture, your rooms will feel colder even at the same temperature. A humidifier makes sure that there is proper balance between moisture and heat, allowing you to feel comfortable at a lower temperature.

Check for & Patch HVAC System Leaks

Openings in windows, doors, and chimneys allow heat to escape. Make sure that you seal all openings to prevent heat from escaping outside. You will also want to check your vents to make sure that hot air is not leaking where it should not, in order to save on heating costs.

Adopt Comfort Zoning Strategies to Reduce Heating Costs

Consider the idea of using “comfort zoning” in your home. Your heating costs can be significantly reduced if you optimize the use of your heating system to areas most frequently used by your family. Selective heating reduces heating costs by as much as 30% because you do not need to maintain the same temperature in all areas of your home.

Check & Clean Heating Ducts

An unobstructed heating duct allows for the free flow of air and prevents your heating system from working doubly hard to attain ideal room temperature. Make sure that your air ducts are clean all year-round to cut down cooling and heating costs.

Learn More About Reducing Heating Costs in Your Home

Heating costs are a major concern for many homeowners at the onset of fall. However, by following some practical measures you can reduce your utility bills while staying comfortable in your home.

To learn more and for more timely and effective solutions to your heating and cooling concerns call us at 314-993-1110 and allow our heating and air conditioning experts to guide you through the process.