Staying warm this winter shouldn’t have to mean that your heating bill will break the bank each month. The heating installation and gas heating system experts at Woodall Heating & Cooling of Enterprise, AL, offer the following tips for lowering your heating bill this winter:

• Replace Weatherstripping: Replacing weatherstripping around doors and windows is an easy DIY project; simply pull off the old weatherstripping and apply the new one so that you can keep out drafts this winter.
• Apply Window Film: Another easy way to keep out the cold is to apply clear window film, available for purchase in any home improvement store. All you need to do is measure and cut the plastic film, then use a hair dryer to shrink it tight to your windows. There’s no damage to your windows, and the film pulls off easily in the spring.
• Service Your Fireplace & Furnace: Make sure that fireplaces and furnaces are in proper working order so that your house is being heated efficiently. Call Woodall Heating & Cooling and have an expert check both so that you can have a cozy winter at home.

• Inflate A Chimney Balloon: Closing the flue isn’t enough to keep warm air from escaping up your chimney. That’s why homeowners with fireplaces should invest in a chimney balloon that will block the airflow when inflated. If you light a fire without removing it first, don’t worry; the balloon will automatically deflate so that smoke doesn’t fill up the room.
• Use A Programmable Thermostat: By programming the heat to come on only during certain times of the day, you can save money by heating your home only when it needs it. For example, you can program your thermostat to heat the house when you are home and to lower the heat when you leave.

For more information about how to save money on your heating bill, call Woodall Heating & Cooling at (334) 347-1243 (Enterprise) or (334) 774-2934 (Ozark), or visit the heating installation experts on the web.