Winterize Your Home in Watertown, Belmont, Lexington, Newton, Natick, Stoneham, Concord, Weston & Wellesley
With the long, cold winters in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, heating is essential for the majority of the year and running costs add up quickly. Maximizing equipment efficiency and tightening the thermal envelope reduce expenses, lessen carbon footprint and help to elevate comfort. Drawing from 47 years years of experience, Accutemp Engineering is happy to help you implement effective strategies that pay for themselves in energy savings.
Cost-Saving Advice from the Experts at Accutemp Engineering
Here are a few tips to reduce winter heating costs:
- Tune-ups – Professional maintenance from Accutemp Engineering, completed before starting up the heating system makes sure all components are operating property, avoids costly malfunctions and restores peak efficiency for lower running costs.
- Filter changes – Regular filter replacement prevents contaminants from infiltrating the inner workings of the heating system, restricting airflow and leading to longer run times and higher utility bills.
- Ductwork testing – The experts from Accutemp Engineering inspect, clean, seal, repair and provide proactive maintenance to optimize airflow through the ducts, reduce waste and trim operational costs.
- Upgrade to a smart thermostat – Today’s generation of thermostats automatically adjust according to your schedule, taking advantage of energy saving opportunities.
- Window coverings – Windows are a source of energy waste. Consider installing thermal lined curtains or blinds, closing them to prevent drafts at night and opening them during sunny days to benefit from free heat.
- Ceiling fans – Set the ceiling fan to rotate clockwise at low speed in the winter to redistribute warm air that would otherwise accumulate near the ceiling.
- Seal cracks and gaps – Caulking and weatherstripping are an inexpensive means of preventing heated air from escaping outdoors and cold outside air from coming inside.