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Tips for Reducing Your Heating Bill

Tips for Reducing Your Heating Bill

Australians have welcomed the colder temperatures, and thus are prepared for winter. All our warm clothes are out, air conditioners are off, and heating systems are installed. Now, our attention turns to our gas heater functioning, and how much we can save this winter. This is the major concern when homeowners face the cost of heating their homes throughout the colder months..

Don’t let your bank balance cop this! Get to know some effective tips for reducing your heating bill – before the email arrives!. Here are the ultimate tips for you-

Check for Leaks in Door Thresholds

Do you know that ineffective sealing at home results in  homeowners spending 10-15% extra on heating? You can save on this. Don’t let the heat escape. Caulk any holes in window frames or walls to prevent heat escaping, and seal the doors appropriately.

Work on a Ducted Heating system

It is important to get the ducted gas heating installation done. Your home will remain warm even in cold weather. For instance, if you are out for the whole day, you don’t want to come home to a freezing house. Right? Installing a ducted heating system will help keep your home warm; whenever required.

Moreover, it needn’t outrageously affect your heating bills, as its settings are manual.

Set Your Thermostat Timers

Make your thermostat programmable. This means you can set a timer that switches the ducted system on before you wake up, and off before you leave the room. This energy-saving tip will greatly reduce your heating bill.

Use Gas Ducted Heating Properly

Your heating bill is increased by the number of times you use the heating system. Just make sure you set the thermostat temperature between 18 and 23 degrees. This warms the home for the whole day, and you can turn it off if required. Shut all the curtains and doors so that the heat remains in the home for longer. Moreover, you can save on energy bills by letting the sunlight in whenever the sun shines.

Wear More Clothes

Yes, this works! Don’t just rely on the heating systems you have installed in your home. Take care of yourself. Wear more clothes. It will prevent you from getting cold without increasing the heating temperature. It is a great way to save on heating bills. Moreover, you can exercise as well to stay warm and active.

Following these tips can help you save a load of cash every month. But, on the other hand, you need to be vigilant that ducted systems are functioning well. You will know about it. If a vent is not generating enough air compared to others, then there could be a leakage. Check for it. See if there are any cracks in ductwork. If found, get  ducted heating repairs soon, and save money in the long run. Well, the savings are in your hands; maintain the heating system regularly, and enjoy the winters.

Stay Warm, Save More!

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