Ways to Improve the Heating Efficiency of Your Home
It is all too easy to receive a shock when you get a large energy bill in the cold winter months. However, there are a few steps you can take to help reduce these costs and improve heating efficiency. Although some of these steps do involve a help of a professional contractor, most others can be done by any handy DIY enthusiast.
Your home’s HVAC system is always the best place to start, due to the fact is draws the most energy, plus, it the greatest source of energy loss too. Get your HVAC serviced regularly and make sure to change the filters too. As a dirty filter can greatly reduce heat efficiency, and only costs a few dollars and a few minutes to replace.
Sealing your duct system is an excellent way to save energy too. A duct system which has leaks will draw in cold air and blow it back into your home. So remember to seal the leaks with some duct mastic, and not duct tape. Your attic is also another source of drafts, so make sure you seal the air spaces there. Any holes or tunnels used for plumbing or wiring, when left open, can cause cold air to move throughout the entire house.
A hot water heater is also a huge consumer of energy, and most are not that efficient. A tank-style hot water heater must be wrapped when left in an unheated place in the house. Tankless and on-demand hot water heaters can improve heating efficiency, due to the fact they do not constantly heat large tanks of water.
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Windows are yet another source of heat loss. Ideally, they should be positioned to bring in as much sunlight as possible. Double paned windows work extremely well in winter and summer months. So make sure they are tightly sealed, and weather-stripping must be used in the cooler months to seal open spaces around windows and doors. If you would like to learn more about how we can save you money, please call Richard's Air Tech in Fairfield, CA today on (707) 425-6218.