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Just because the climate in Charlotte is not extremely cold for long periods of time doesn’t mean you can’t save considerably on your heating bill in the winter months! With the rising cost of natural gas, heating oil and electricity, high heating bills have plagued many homeowners in Charlotte this year.

7 Ways to Save on Heating Costs

Always Keep Doors and Windows Closed!

Our fathers all used to ask the same question… Did you grow up in a barn? Keeping exterior doors closed all the time can save a considerable amount of your heat!

As far as windows… just because they appear closed, walk up and make sure both the Top and Bottom are firmly closed to the sash! Many time, the top window can slide down just a half-inch, and let a lot of your heat out the gap!

Install a Programmable Thermostat

Installing a programmable thermostat allows you to automatically program small temperature  swings, based on when you are home, awake, and need the heat! Reducing the inside temp just 5 degrees during the day when nobody is home can save a considerable amount on your heating bill!

Contact us today and we will gladly provide an estimate to install a programmable thermostat.

Replace Your Filters Every 30 Days

A heating system struggling to get air – well, it has to work harder! Working harder means less efficient!

Change your filters often!

Cover Drafty Windows with Plastic Window Kits in Winter

Run over to Lowe’s or Home Depot and pick up one of the Window Plastic kits! They install in 5 minutes per window, heat the edges with a blow dryer, and you have instantly sealed your windows for the winter!

Use Bathroom Ceiling Fans Sparingly!

The vent fan in your bathroom is nothing but a pump! If you leave it running when nobody is in the bathroom, you are simply pumping the warm air out of your home! Turn off your vent fans when the shower is not running!

Have a Heating System Tune Up Every Year

We cannot stress enough, the importance of keeping your heating system properly tuned with an annual heating system tune up!

An improperly running gas furnace or heat pump can run 30-40% longer than it needs to, wasting a lot of energy for no reason!

If your System Is Older – Replace It with a High Efficiency Unit

A gas furnace that’s just 15 years old is far less efficient than one made today! When you combine the Savings with a New Furnace to the Stimulus Tax Credits for HVAC, it just makes sense to install a new Trane or Carrier Gas Furnace or high efficiency Heat Pump System this year! Call us, or request a Free HVAC Quote today!

What Money Saving Tips do You Have?

One Response to “7 Easy Ways to Save on Heating Costs in Charlotte!”

1. Joan Says:
   February 10th, 2010 at 12:46 pm

   We like to keep the blinds closed on the shady side of the home, and open on the sunny side. It lets the warmth in during the day!

   Great list of tips – thank you

   ~Joan~
   Mint Hill

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