If you live in a colder climate, your furnace is crucial to your family’s comfort.
Unfortunately, running your gas furnace all winter time long can become expensive after a while, although keeping your home warm in the winter time doesn’t mean that you have to break the bank with every energy bill, and there are a few things you can do this winter time to reduce your energy consumption, and lower your Heating and A/C costs.
Upgrading your windows to double pane windows with vinyl or wooden frames is a great way to keep your home insulated, and help your Heating and A/C plan run more efficiently, but sIngle pane windows are incredibly inefficient, and do not insulate your home well, so the heat energy is escaping right through your windows. Upgrading your windows is an easy way to increase the energy efficiency of your Heating and A/C system, however another way to save money on your energy bills is to upgrade to a smart thermostat with zone control. A smart thermostat is linked to WIFI and can be programmed via an app on your phone or PC, and can heat your home more efficiently than a traditional control unit. Zone control is the ability to direct the flow of air throughout your home via a series of valves installed within the ductwork. Using a smart thermostat with zone control, you can be sure that you are using your gas furnace in the most efficient way, making sure that you aren’t using energy to treat vacant rooms. With these easy Heating and A/C upgrades, you can use less energy, and lower your yearly heating costs.