During the cold winter months, your family doesn’t want to be without heat. However, keeping everyone warm can come with a high price tag. Thankfully, there are energy-efficient solutions to reduce heating costs—without sacrificing the comfort or safety of your family. Here are a few tips to implement now, so you are prepared this winter. 

Energy-Efficient Ways to Keep Your Home Warm 

1. Reduce Hot Water Use 

Hot water is typically a significant home expense, and reducing its consumption can save you money. Using your dishwasher only when completely full, washing full loads of laundry, and shortening your showers by one to two minutes each day are great ways to minimize hot water use. Replacing or repairing leaking faucets or showerheads can also significantly cut down on savings.

2. Adjust the Thermostat 

Heating an empty house all day while everyone is at work or school is costly. Before leaving in the morning, set your thermostat back up to 10 degrees. This can save up to 10% on utilities each year. You can program a smart thermostat to adjust the temperature each day or manually turn it back and forward before and after work. 

3. Schedule HVAC Maintenance 

Dirty or broken heating systems cost more energy to run because the machine has to work harder to move the air around your home. Scheduling an annual maintenance appointment can reduce your energy costs by up to 40%. Late summer or early fall are the best times to schedule because the weather is usually fair and the HVAC system can be temporarily turned off for an inspection without any issues. 

For heating and air conditioning maintenance, trust the team at Comfort Tech Heating and Air Conditioning. Located in Thomasville, NC, they have been providing flexible and dependable service to the Piedmont Triad area since 1994. Whether you need a new heating system installed or want to schedule regular maintenance or repairs, they’ll get your machine running efficiently. View a complete list of their services online, or call (336) 472-5858 to schedule an appointment.