Whether times are tight or not, it’s always good to check in on how much we’re spending on essentials each month to make sure we’re managing our homes efficiently and with care. One of the most essential resources in our home is heating oil. What makes it even more important to be aware of our heating oil costs is how much more we have to use during the colder months of the year.
To help reduce the increasing heating costs, how can we be more efficient with our home heating oil?
Why Am I Using So Much Heating Oil?
In addition to the weather being colder and raising your thermostat to compensate, there may be other reasons your heating oil costs are higher that could be mitigated. You may not be replacing your furnace air filters enough, causing additional strain and energy use on your unit. Letting exhaust fans run too long, over twenty minutes, in your kitchen and bathrooms will elevate home heating costs. Here are 3 furnace maintenance tips to help avoid these issues.
You can also help to reduce the amount of heating you’ll need on a sunny winter day if you leave the blinds or drapes open in the direction the sunlight is coming in during the day. Using “draft dodgers” or even rolled up towels at exterior doors to prevent drafts at the bottom of the door seal can also help.
Is It Cheaper to Keep Oil Heat on All the Time?
Because of Long Island’s typical winter weather, there are far more benefits to keeping the heat on in the colder months. You don’t want to risk damage to your home if temperatures fall below freezing, which could result in costly situations including pipe bursts.
What Is the Best Temperature to Save on Heating Oil?
The best temperature to set your thermostat at to save on heating oil depends on you and your family’s preferences. We all may have slightly different home heating temperature preferences based on multiple factors.
To promote better sleep, lowering the thermostat by up to ten degrees at bedtime can be beneficial. If you’re comfortable at that temperature, you can also do the same if you’ll be out for a long time, like when you go to work, or if you’re out for the day. Reducing the temperature in your home to that degree can also noticeably reduce your heating bill. You can even look into installing a timed thermostat to automate the process for you or a smart thermostat to change temperatures dynamically.
Express COD Has Today’s Lowest Prices on Heating Oil
Maximizing your HVAC efficiency is just one way to save—why not lower your heating oil costs, too? At Express C.O.D., we offer the best local prices on residential heating oil, along with 5-star service before and after business hours. Ordering online and managing your oil deliveries helps cut costs, passing the savings on to you. Plus, place your order before 10 AM, and we’ll deliver the same day! Contact us today to start saving.