A Well-Maintained Furnace Can Save on Heating Oil Prices

Posted: Dec 09, 2012
Author: Bumgarner Oil

Although we’re heading into winter and icy temperatures will soon be hammering at your door, there’s still time to save on heating oil prices. This starts with your furnace. When was the last time you had it serviced and cleaned? If not within the past 12 months, call your heating provider and schedule an appointment.

Having your existing furnace cleaned and serviced is the next best thing to getting a new one installed. Spending money having the work done now will definitely help save on heating oil prices for the duration of winter. Don’t make this a back-burner item by procrastinating.

If your budget permits and you can afford a new furnace, be sure to buy an Energy Star rated model. You’ll not only enjoy saving on heating oil prices, but you can get tax credits.

At least once a year, inspect the weatherproofing around your home. Take an inventory and check that the insulation in all doors, walls and windows has retained its integrity. Small leaks can cause heat loss and increased oil use, which basically means you’ll be paying higher heating oil prices. So be thorough and ensure that everything is insulated well.

To further improve the efficiency of your heating system, consider other energy efficient products such as triple-pane windows. Moreover, get back to basics and utilize more conventional ways to stretch your dollars and save on heating oil prices by using quilts, blankets and sweaters. To make things even toastier, throw in a hot water bottle. You’ll sleep warmly while saving money!