Blasting your heating system to combat the cold Toronto weather may seem like the best solution – that is until you receive your energy bill. During cold winters, it can seem challenging to find a perfect balance between heating your home and saving energy.

But, with the right tools and tips like cleaning furnace filters, smart thermostats, humidifiers, servicing your furnace and more, you can still stay warm without having to dread over opening your energy bill.

What Is The Most Energy-Efficient Temperature To Keep Your House In The Winter?

According to the Department of Energy and Direct Energy, you’ll save up to 10% a year on heating by setting your room temperature at 20°C. When you’re asleep, set your thermostat a few degrees lower, preferably 17°C. If you’re still feeling cold, a set of warm pyjamas, coffee and blankets should do the trick.

Find out what the ideal thermostat temperature is during the winter.

Is It Cheaper To Leave The Heating On All Day?

Some tend to believe that by lowering your thermostat settings and leaving your heating on low all day will save you money and keep your home warm. This idea is a false misconception. It takes the same amount of energy to reheat your home as keeping your heating system running all the time. 

How Often Should You Change Your Furnace Filter In The Winter?

Don’t forget to change your furnace filter. According to ENERGY STAR, the minimum occurrence of changing your furnace filter is once every three months. During months of more consumption, you may need to change it sooner, so it’s essential you’re checking your furnace filter once a month.

This task can get lost in the busyness of life, but it’s a crucial one to heat your home and save energy. When your furnace filter is dirty, your heating system will overwork itself since the dirt is blocking the screen – resulting in wasted energy and heat loss. 

Not only will changing your furnace filter save you money and reduce heat loss, but it can prevent extremely dangerous situations – like fire or carbon monoxide leak.

Do Smart Thermostats Really Save Money?

A smart thermostat will save you money in the long run. According to the Government of Canada, if every Canadian installed smart thermostats, our savings total would approximately be $248 million per year. It’s also helpful if your smart thermostat is ENERGY STAR certified too.

The scheduling capability is one feature that saves you money compared to a programmable thermostat. When no one is home, your smart thermostat will initiate a low-power mode, reducing the amount of energy consumed. Smart thermostats also use motion sensors to adjust the temperature to ensure you’re not overextending your furnace while keeping your home warm.

The beauty of smart thermostats is most will display an energy usage analysis every month. This way, you’ll be able to track when and how much energy is being consumed and help you evaluate how to change your habits and save on electricity.

What Is A Zoned Heating System?

Need your uneven heating problem fixed? Look no further than a zoning heating system. Various rooms around our home may feel cooler or warmer than others. This phenomenon is due to a lack of airflow distribution through your air ducts.

A zoned heating system brings balance to both your heating and cooling system. The zoning system divides the distribution into zones, which depends on how many rooms and floors are in your home. Instead of setting your thermostat to one temperature, you can set multiple temperatures to various places containing more cold air or warm air.

Not only is this system incredibly useful, but it also saves you energy. A study shows your zoning system has the potential to save you up to 25% on heating and cooling costs. The key to peak energy-efficiency is by ensuring you’re programing your zoned heating system properly. Allowing a professional to walk you through the process goes a long way.

What Are The Benefits Of Using A Humidifier?

Humidifiers are becoming more and more popular due to the knowledge we now know about air quality and humidity. Humidifiers are best used for the winter months when the air is dry and cold. The purpose of a humidifier is to add moisture to your home, reducing dry air and balancing your home’s humidity levels.

There are many benefits of a humidifier, like:

Your humidifier saves you money by allowing your heating system to produce less energy. Other than balancing the humidity in your home, your humidifier increases the heat in your home. By pairing your furnace with your humidifier, you’ll be able to lower your thermostat while maintaining the same room temperature.

How Often Should Central Heating Be Serviced?

The recommended amount of times your central heating should be serviced is once a year, preferably once every fall. Conducting a tune-up once a year will maintain your central heating’s condition and keep it running at top performance.

Not only does servicing your furnace keep it running without any issues, but it also saves you money. Please take a look at our infographic, displaying an in-depth analysis of how furnace tune-ups save you money.

Save With Husky Heating & Air Conditioning

There are so many ways to stay warm and cost-efficient this winter. Why not let Husky Heating & Air Conditioning help you implement these energy-saving methods into your daily routine. Whether you need a smart thermostat, humidifier, or annual furnace maintenance, Husky’s team of experts want to help!

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