Energy prices across the board are high and while no one knows what the
future holds we recognize that this causes many of our customers
hardship and concern. For many reasons, it causes severe hardship for
our company as well. The fact is that everyone benefits when
consumers learn how to save money on their heating oil costs. To help
you out we have developed these money saving ideas and links resources
that we hope you will find useful.
First the easy stuff...
The easiest
way of saving money on your heating bill is to follow some basic
conservation tips. It's really quite simple: the more heat you are
able to keep in your home, the less your furnace or boiler needs to produce and
the less heating oil you will consume. For your convenience, we have posted some conservation tips for
you to follow - Each year, you should make sure you brush up on
these tips that will cost just a little
and could save you big.
Spend a little more...
These strategies that will cost a bit
more money but are still worth it.
Check Your Ducts - If you
have a warm air furnace heat
moves from your furnace to your rooms via ducts. If your ducts
are poorly connected, not well insulated or not clean you can
lose up to 60% of your heat before it gets to you. Check your
ducts every year!
Winterize & Insulate -
When it gets cold put up those storm windows and/or cover them
with plastic. Make sure your windows and doors are not 'drafty'
- if so try caulking the leak. And check your insulation each
fall. Some well-placed insulation (especially in the attic) can
save a bundle.
Spend a little time and money
at a home improvement store - Buy a “smart” thermostat
($50-$100) that will automatically turn the temperature down at
night and before work.
Buy a water-efficient showerhead (often less than $20) can help
you use 25% to 50% less hot water, saving both on water and
power bills.
Unless you’ve got a newer water heater that already has built-in
insulation, buy an insulated “jacket” ($17-$20) to keep costs
down, especially if your heater is in an unheated place like a
garage.
Get Aggressive...
Consider upgrading your heating system to a new energy
efficient furnace or boiler. Fact is oil heat technology is moving ahead fast and
if you have an older heating system you may be spending more than you need to.
Did you know:
A new modern system can reduce
your heating oil consumption by up to 30%
A new energy efficient furnace
usually pays for itself within 3-4 years.
Newer systems reduce greenhouse
gas emissions and improve air quality for everyone.
For assistance in buying and installing a
new heating system please contact us
and we'll be happy to answer all your questions.
