Heating bills add up fast during a Spokane winter, but you have more control over them than you might think. Lowering your costs is part smart equipment, part smart habits. Here are the most effective ways to heat your home for less.
Upgrade to an Efficient System
The biggest long-term savings come from the equipment itself. A modern heat pump or high-efficiency furnace uses far less energy than an aging system to deliver the same warmth. If your furnace is 15-plus years old, replacement often pays for itself over time.
Seal and Insulate
You can’t heat a home cheaply if the heat keeps escaping. Sealing gaps around doors, windows, and outlets, and adding attic insulation, keeps warm air where it belongs and lets your system run less.
Use Your Thermostat Wisely
Lowering the thermostat a few degrees, especially while you sleep or are away, saves a surprising amount over a season. A programmable or smart thermostat handles this automatically so you never think about it.
Keep Up With Maintenance
A dirty, neglected system works harder and costs more to run. An annual tune-up and regular filter changes keep your furnace or heat pump operating at peak efficiency.
Take Advantage of Free Heat
Open blinds on sunny days to let the sun warm your rooms, then close them at night to hold that heat in. Small habits like these add up across a long winter.
Start With the Right System
Habits help, but efficient equipment is the foundation of low heating bills. If you’re spending too much to stay warm, we can help you find a more economical solution, and financing options make upgrades easier. See our financing options or call (509) 891-5110.
