October 22, 2017
The mercury is dipping, but your heating bills are on the rise. What's going on? The colder it gets, the more your heating system needs to work if you want to keep yourself and your family warm and comfortable. Winter heating bills are no joke. Even if it's not anywhere near Arctic-level temps, you'll still notice a jump in your energy usage. But that doesn't mean you have to sit back and keep writing out checks. Of course, you do have to pay your electric and gas bills. What you don't need to do is pay more just because you have an inefficient heating system. How can you improve your home's energy efficiency while making sure that everyone inside still stays warm? Take a look at some of the easiest ways to lower your heating bills and improve energy efficiency. Proper HVAC maintenance, using energy-efficient appliances and insulating may reduce your overall energy cost by up to 30 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.