How To Save Energy This Winter in Nanaimo

How To Save Energy This Winter in Nanaimo

As of today, winter is most definitely here, and with it higher energy and heating bills.

In today’s economy every penny counts.  Here are a few tips on how to not spend more money than needed to keep your Nanaimo home warm this winter.

Heating Inspection

It’s always a good idea to have your heating systems serviced and inspected twice a year.  Having clean filters can have a big impact on your energy bill.  And by having a regular routine maintenance program for your furnace and air conditioner the odds are you’ll be able to catch any major problems before they occur. 

Check Your Insulation

If there’s a slight insulation leak in your window or door you can be sure that your warm inside air will find it and quickly leak outside.  Set aside an hour or two and take a look at the insulation stripping on your doors and around your windows. Usually an easy caulk or short trip to the hardware store is all it takes to get rid of any leak, and the money you’ll spend on insulation supplies will be a lot less than having to pay for wasted warm air escaping to the outdoors.

Update Your Heating System

If you’ve got an older home in Nanaimo that hasn’t had the heating system updated for years and you’ve been considering replacing the system, now might be the perfect time to do that.  You’ll be surprised at the energy efficiency of today’s heating and cooling systems and many people who to update are pleasantly surprised to see the energy savings show up right away on their utility bills!