As we approach the Holiday Season, the days are getting shorter and the temperatures will drop. Winter will officially arrive in a few weeks, no better time to look at ways to save energy and to stay warm. Here are some tips we think will help.
1 – If you haven’t already had your annual furnace cleaning, get a heating system tune-up — it will ensure you get the maximum performance out of your heating equipment.
2 – Open shades and drapes when the sun is out to help warm your home. Close them when the sun goes down to reduce heat loss through windows. Be sure not to cover or block the radiators or vents. Get easy to install plastic wrap to seal drafty windows.
3 – Turn down the thermostat at night and when you are away from home; slightly lowering your thermostat (2-3 degrees) during the day will help save on your heating bill. If you have in-floor heat you can leave at a set temperature all the time.
4 – Insulate domestic hot water pipes with foam plumbing insulation to guard against heat loss and to prevent freezing.
5 – Eliminate gaps between your door and threshold. Use a seal that can be attached to the bottom of the door – it should brush up against the threshold to fill any gap.
6 – Caulk or re-caulk exterior spaces between the windows and walls of your home.
7 – Close your kitchen vent and fireplace damper and remove, cover or close air conditioning units and vents when not in use.
8 – Look for leaking water pipes, especially hot water pipes. Even small drips can quickly add to your heating bill.
9 – Set ceiling fans to run clockwise to push warm air down from above.
At Scotia Fuels, we want all our customers to be cozy and warm in the safest and most reliable way. Have any questions about these tips and how to get the most out of your home heating system? Give us a call and talk to one of our heating oil efficiency experts.
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