Few winter landscapes look more beautiful than those in Vermont. But beauty does not equal comfort. You\u2019ll need a dependable and efficient heater in your home this coming winter to keep you warm enough to enjoy the season.<\/p>\n
But just getting sufficient heat is not enough: you want to get heat that won\u2019t drain your budget by the end of the season. Is it possible to get decent, comfortable heating without seeing your energy bills balloon? There are some basic steps you can take to protect your budget from unpleasant surprises this winter. HB Energy Solutions has advice for your heating system<\/a> that will help you keep those energy bills under control:<\/p>\n The U.S. department of energy has found that simply dropping your thermostat ten degrees for eight hours a day can mean an almost 20% savings on your annual energy bill. Don\u2019t set the thermostat up to the high 70s or 80s: with an extra layer of clothing, you\u2019ll find that 68\u00b0F is ideal for comfort. When you\u2019re sleeping, you may be able to turn the temperature down even more.<\/p>\n This goes hand-in-hand with keeping the thermostat down. A programmable thermostat gives you precision control over temperature, and the automation means you won\u2019t need to remember to change the setting when it\u2019s necessary. You can also have the thermostat lower the temperature when you leave for the day, and then start warming the house up before you return.<\/p>\nFind a pleasant, lower temperature on the thermostat<\/h3>\n
Update to a programmable thermostat<\/h3>\n
Schedule maintenance for your heater<\/h3>\n