It doesn’t matter the size of your home, heating costs during the winter months can add up, which is why it’s essential to get the most out of your monthly energy bill. Purvis Heating & Air Conditioning in Fitzgerald, GA, wants to help you increase the energy efficiency of your home, so they’ve compiled some tips to help you save on energy costs.

If you want to reduce your energy bill this winter, try following these five suggestions from the heating and cooling experts at Purvis Heating & Air Conditioning:

• Open The Blinds: An easy ways to reduce your energy costs is to take advantage of the natural lighting of your home. Throwing open the blinds or curtains will not only help heat your home, but it can also reduce electricity costs. Make sure, though, you close them at night before the room becomes cold again. Most retailers now sell heavy duty curtains, backed with a thick material such as canvas or a rubber-type backing. These can help reduce both heat and cooling loss through your windows.
• Reduce Heat At Night: Your body generates heat while you sleep, which is why Purvis Heating & Air Conditioning recommends lowering your thermostat at night. With a quality comforter, you can remain snug in bed while still shaving some money off your monthly energy bill. Also, it costs less to run an electric blanket than a furnace. Consider, too, investing in a digital thermostat for your home. Newer thermostats not only allow you to set a schedule for the furnace in your home, such as turning up the heat about an hour before you wake up, many of them now interface with your cell phone.
• Seal Window & Door Fixtures: Over time, the seals on your doors and windows can become cracked and damaged, allowing warm air to escape from your home, and letting cold air in. To ensure you get the most out of your heating costs, replace any damaged door or window seals before winter begins. The Department of Energy offers several ways to check your home for air leaks.
• Proper Insulation: There are many ways to make your home more energy-efficient, including insulation designed to help you capitalize on heating costs. There’s a wide variety of insulation that’s effective, as well as environmentally friendly. Adding insulation, particularly to your attic space, can reduce the loss of heat from your home. A good rule of thumb is the state of your roof following a heavier snowfall. If the snow on your roof is melting faster than that of your neighbors, you probably need more insulation.
• Only Heat Rooms You Use: Rather than pipe hot air throughout your entire home, you can reduce your heating costs by only heating the rooms you use; closing the vents to rooms that aren’t used often will help conserve energy. If you use every room in your home, keeping doors closed on the ones you use the least can help.

For more helpful tips on how to reduce your heating costs this winter, contact the professionals at Purvis Heating & Air Conditioning today at (229) 423-9100. They also specialize in furnaces and HVAC systems, so visit them online for a complete list of services.