Living in a home that is comfortable year-round is the key to enjoying New England and it's changing seasons. As we enter heating season, there are a few simple things that you can do to insure that you spend as little as possible on your heating bill:
- Keep doors and windows closed while running your heating system to reduce air loss.
- Clear areas in front of vents from furniture; blocked vents require up to 25 percent more energy to distribute air.
- Use programmable thermostats to adjust heating when rooms are unoccupied.
- Consider upgrading outdated heating equipment to newer, more energy-efficient models. Although you may have to spend money up front to purchase a more efficient model, you’ll save as much as 30 percent on energy costs in the long-term, reduce maintenance, and improve the comfort of your home.
- Perform heating maintenance. Change filters monthly to improve air quality and reduce energy use.
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