Houston Home Maintenance Tips

Tips to Reduce Home Heating Bills

As the temperature outside drops, the cost of heating your home will rise. But some wise planning and a few smart moves will help you save on your energy bills. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Program, the average American household spends at least $2,000 a year on energy bills—more than half of which goes to heating and cooling.

Smart ways to save on your energy bills this season:

1. Install a programmable thermostat to ensure that you do not forget to adjust the temperature in your home throughout the day. This can amount to real savings.

2. Make sure to have all heaters, furnaces and water heaters in your home or business inspected every year by a qualified professional. This is for efficiency and safety.

3. When replacing appliances, ask about natural gas models. Natural gas water heaters and other appliances are typically much more efficient and will help cut energy costs.

4. Keep the areas around all natural gas appliances clean and unblocked to allow for proper air flow.

5. Don't forget to insulate your attic floor. You can add loose fill on top of fiberglass batts or blankets.

6. Look for the blue flame coming from your heater.  If pilot lights and burners have a steady, blue flame, they are operating correctly.

7. Anytime you make changes to your home, from servicing a fuel-burning appliance to changing your windows, always have a licensed expert make sure that all of your equipment is operating properly. This can save you money in the long run!

Prepare Your Heater for Cold Weather in Houston

A little preventative maintenance now for your home's heating system can save you time and money on last-minute repairs. Let the experts at John Moore Services inspect your Houston area home’s heating systems to make sure you are prepared for our coldest months.  Schedule your in-home consultation today.