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Jan 06

6 Ways To Reduce Your Heating Oil Costs This Winter

  • January 6, 2020
  • Home Heating Oil

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When the winter season comes in, and you are greeted with freezing temperatures, the consumption and cost of energy and fuel naturally rise. Fortunately, there are a few ways to cut back on heating oil costs for your home and save energy even as the snow blows in.

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Simple Ways To Lower Your Home Heating Oil Consumption This Season

The following are six ways to control costs and reduce heating oil consumption in your home this winter.

Table of Contents:

  • Simple Ways To Lower Your Home Heating Oil Consumption This Season
    • 1. Connect With The Better Home Heat Council To Find A Trusted Heating Oil Supplier
    • 2. Perform An Energy Audit
    • 3. Repair All Leaks And Drafts In Your Home
    • 4. Optimize Natural Light And Heat
    • 5. Set Your Thermostat To A Lower Temperature
    • 6. Program Your Home Thermostat
  • Contact The Better Home Heat Council To Connect With A Home Comfort Specialist

1. Connect With The Better Home Heat Council To Find A Trusted Heating Oil Supplier

Contact the Better Home Heat Council for a list of the best heating oil suppliers in the local area. These Lehigh Valley oil suppliers will provide you with financing and delivery options to suit your budget and heating needs. Signing up for a customized plan is a good way to keep your costs as low as possible. For more information, call the Better Home Heat Council.

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2. Perform An Energy Audit

HVAC professionals can inspect and identify issues in the structure of your home and heating system. They can provide solutions for any cracks or leaks that affect energy efficiency. You can perform some inspection on your own by examining your windows and doors for any leaks. This is best done before winter. Of course, the best way to be sure of your home energy efficiency is to place a call to your local HVAC technicians. Energy professionals know how to examine every part of your home and offer practical solutions to any problems that are present. They can offer advice on how to save money on recommended repairs or changes. Fortunately, many of the oil suppliers that work with the Better Home Heat Council also offer trusted HVAC services. Contact us today to find out more.

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3. Repair All Leaks And Drafts In Your Home

When you know where energy losses occur, it is time to get them fixed. Your first objective is to keep your energy costs as low as you can throughout the winter season. One way to start is by closing the dampers in fireplaces and the vents in your kitchen when you are not using them. If you need better insulation, have it done as soon as you are able. Seal any leaks and cover any drafty areas. Heavy window curtains can help cover drafts from your windows. This small change can keep your heat inside and the cold air outside where it belongs.

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4. Optimize Natural Light And Heat

When the sun shines during the day, keep your curtains open to let direct sunlight in. This will give you extra light and heat and allow you to use less energy in those areas. The best sunlight comes from the east and southeast. You can take advantage by keeping the curtains open on those sides of your home throughout the morning and afternoon. Depending on your climate zone, you may not even have to use your furnace during the day. When the sun starts to go down, close your curtains to trap heat inside. This simple change can make a difference in fuel consumption and heating costs.

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5. Set Your Thermostat To A Lower Temperature

You can save on energy just by lowering your indoor temperature by a couple of degrees. Experts say you can save as much as 1 percent off your bill for every degree you shave off. This can make a big difference over the winter season.

Of course, you may not wish to do that if you live in an area with harsher winters. When you turn the thermostat down too low, pipes may freeze and cause more problems than you counted on. Frozen pipes make it impossible to get water and there is the risk of a pipe exploding. Pay close attention to the current temperature conditions to know when it is safe to turn your thermostat down.

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6. Program Your Home Thermostat

If you have installed a programmable thermostat, you can program it to raise and lower the temperature at various times of the day and night. You may be able to program your thermostat to lower temperatures while there is no one in your home. You can program it so the heat comes on half an hour or so before you come home. This will reduce energy use and save money without compromising your family’s comfort. The ability to program your thermostat is helpful for other reasons as well. You will not have to worry about forgetting to lower your thermostat.

 

Contact The Better Home Heat Council To Connect With A Home Comfort Specialist

The Better Home Heat Council can connect you with local heating oil suppliers for fast delivery at competitive pricing. Our dealer’s professional technicians can also offer regular maintenance and repairs for your home heating system to keep your system running smoothly and as efficiently as possible. Contact us today to learn more.

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For questions and concerns concerning your HVAC system or oil delivery, click here to contact the Better Home Heat Council today.

 

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