Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Heating Bills in the Winter

March 16, 2019

When the temperatures start to drop outside, heating bills tend to go up. There are several steps you can take to minimize your winter energy bills, and will be happy to help you explore your different options. We’ll show you the different ways that you could prevent heat from escaping your building. Our skilled technicians can also make sure that your heater is clean and working as efficiently as possible. Only Heat the Rooms You Use Trying to keep a large house at an even temperature can take a lot of energy. If you’re only using your bedroom, kitchen and living area, consider shutting the vents to the rest of your rooms. This will concentrate the heat in the areas where you actually need it. Wear Sweaters and Socks Turning your thermostat down a few degrees can lead to large energy savings. Choosing to put on extra clothes when it gets chilly in your home instead of turning the temperature up could end up saving you money. Let Solar Energy In South-facing windows have the potential to let a lot of heat from the sun in. When the sun is shining, open your window coverings and take advantage of the...

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Energy Efficiency Tips

October 20, 2018

What if you could save the environment and money at the same time? Most of us would love to do that, which is where energy efficient tips come in. Today Butler Heating & Air Conditioning presents three energy efficient tips for homeowners in Dayton, OH. Reduce all of the costs of powering your home by going more efficient with actions you can take today. Use a Programmable Thermostat All too often we see homeowners who have a programmable thermostat installed but they never use it. What a shame because this is one of the best ways to make your house energy efficient. Start by programming your thermostat when you are at work or away for a length of time. For winter months, set the thermostat for the heating system lower. In the summer and on warm days raise the temperature on your air conditioning. According to the US Department of Energy, this will cut your energy costs by 10 percent. Schedule Professional HVAC Maintenance When is the last time you had HVAC maintenance conducted? Typically, homeowners wait until their heating and air conditioning system is broken before they call for service. However, by getting routine maintenance for your HVAC system,...

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