Now that summer is over and fall is in full-swing, it’s time for homeowners to turn their attention to what’s next – cooler weather. Standard heating systems are great, of course, but they’ll also cost you a pretty penny. To help decrease your costs, we’ve compiled some great heating alternatives to lower your energy usage.
Install a Solar Energy System
Many people believe that solar energy will be the most prevalent renewable power source in the future. After all, harnessing the sun provides an endless amount of energy that is pretty simple to utilize. This may be the perfect solution to all of your energy costs.
Switch to Geothermal Energy
No matter how cold it is on the surface of the Earth, the heat beneath remains at a consistent temperature. The installation of a geothermal energy system allows you to utilize that heat to warm up your home. And as you might expect, the system is more efficient, so you’ll save money every month.
Install a Radiant Floor System
Surely you’ve experienced chilly floors during the colder months of the year. Not only will a radiant floor system keep your feet warm, it’ll heat up your entire home more efficiently. The system ishould be installed by an HVAC technician.
Use a Fireplace or Space Heater
Fireplaces and space heaters are great when you only need to heat up certain sections of your home instead of the whole thing. While space heaters are typically thought of when you need to move heat around, electric fireplaces are portable, too.
Slip on a Sweater
If your home isn’t too cold at times, perhaps you can stay away from heating options altogether. Simply grab a sweater and slip it on. Sometimes, the simplest ways are the most efficient.
If you’re looking for more advice on heating alternatives or any other home comfort issues, please contact the friendly professionals at Ace Hardware Home Services. We’ve been serving the HVAC needs of Dayton and the surrounding area since 1978.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Dayton, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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