Avoid The Cold With Gault Energy
It’s not only cold in the winter, but it can be costly! This season, we’ve compiled some of our favorite tips to save money and energy while avoiding any unnecessary time spent cold.
CONSIDER YOUR HEATING EQUIPMENT
No one likes to be surprised by aging, poorly maintained or failing heating equipment! If your heat was struggling to keep up last winter, there’s no time to wait… schedule an appointment with one of our Comfort Specialists to review your equipment options and enjoy savings through November 30th.
And don’t forget, it takes a lot of energy to heat water – in fact, it’s the second highest source of energy usage. If you set your water heater to a couple of degrees cooler, it will save you some money on your energy bill and you’ll still enjoy all the hot water you like.
STOP AIR LEAKS AND DRAFTS IN THEIR TRACKS
There are lots of places where cold air can seep into your home: doors, windows, attics, basements, and fireplaces. To prevent drafts, consider installing weather strips where possible to stop the cold air from getting in. We know there’s something special about a fire on a cold night, but when it’s not in use, make sure you close the damper. Warm air circulating through your home can escape through the chimney and make your heating system work harder.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL IS A MUST
There are lots of ways to impact the temperature in your home and save money. A smart thermostat will let you preset your preferred temperatures, so it turns down or up automatically based on your schedule. Knocking down your thermostat a degree or two can save you over the course of the heating season, sometimes up to 10% on your fuel usage. And you might be surprised to hear it but turning your ceiling fan clockwise will create an updraft, moving warm air downward into the rest of the room.
