How to Cut Heating Costs This Winter

TIPS LOWER YOUR HEATING COSTS THIS WINTER DID YOU KNOW? The typical American family spends about $2000 NATURAL GAS per year on their home energy bills. The most common home heating fuel is natural gas and is used in about 57% of American homes SPACE HEATING Accounts for about 45% of energy bills in the average US Home and is the largest energy expense LET'S TAKE A LOOK INSIDE YOUR HOUSE. ADD EXTRA INSULATION IN THE ATTIC Hundreds of thousands of dollars in energy costs are lost each year due to escaping heat and cold air in homes without proper insulation. Get some inexpensive insula- tion from your local home improvement store, and cover up all those areas where heat might escape WINDOWS & DOORS REVERSE FANS Counter-clockwise will push hot air up in the summer and clockwise will trap heat inside to keep your rooms warmer during cooler months. Turn your ceiling fan on a low setting to gently push hot air back down. Cover windows with plastic and ensure drafty doors are sealed. Air leaks can account for 15-35% of the overall energy used to heat and cool an average home. THERMOSTAT Adjust the Thermostat: According to the U.S. De- partment of Energy, you can save about 10 per- cent per year on your heating bills by turning your thermostat down 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours. CLEAN THE FURNACE FILTERS A dirty filter will slow down air flow and make the system work harder to keep you warm or cool - wasting energy. A clean filter will also pre- vent dust and dirt from building up in the system - leading to expensive maintenance and/or early system failure. ANNUAL FURNACE TUNE-UPS: 1. Ensures Proper Airflow 2. Keeps you Safe 3. Energy Efficant SOURCES: US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY US NEWS.COM ENERGY.GOV Blue Ox ENERGYSTAR.GOV HEATING & AIR GOBLUEOX.COM