How to Lower Your Heating Bills in Abilene this Winter

While winter seems like it’s already been going on for way too long, its impact on our heating bill is just beginning. Maintaining low energy costs during the coldest months of the year can be tough, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to potentially decrease those costs. That’s why we’ve jotted down a few furnace tips to help keep soaring heating bills at bay.

To begin reducing your heating bills and boosting your energy efficiency this winter, consider:

Keeping your blinds open throughout the warmest hours of the day to allow sunlight in, warming your home naturally.
Sealing cracks around your home’s windows and doors with caulk or weather stripping.
Purchasing a programmable thermostat so that you can more easily control the temperature in your home, which will also improve energy efficiency.
Cleaning or replacing your furnace filter regularly.
Checking your home’s heating vents to ensure they are open and aren’t blocked by any obstructions
Replacing your old furnace with a newer, more efficient model if your current furnace is more than 15 years old.
Installing insulation to your attic to keep warm air from escaping.
Checking your roof to make sure your shingles are intact, and that there are no holes or areas that need to be sealed.

Working to keep your energy bills to a minimum and energy efficiency at a maximum, is a year-round practice, one that can seem overwhelming at times. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t do a few small things to make sure you’re keeping your bills as low as possible. If you have any questions about the tips above or questions about how you can decrease your heating bills, give us a jingle at (325) 692-5850. Our experts are here to help you keep your home comfortable all year long, even with the crazy Abilene weather.