Clock Thermostat
A very cost effective way to lower your heating costs is to turn down the heat when you aren’t home or when you’re asleep. However, waking up to a cold house in the morning or walking into a cold house at night is uncomfortable and inconvenient. A clock thermostat will automatically turn the heat down when you don’t need it and turn the heat on so you never have to wake up to or walk into a cold house again. There are many varieties of clock thermostats that offer a wide range of time and temperature options.
Oil Burners
Older burners use more oil, so you may want to consider replacing the old model oil burner on your heating system with a newer high-speed flame retention style. Even if your present burner is in working order, it still makes financial sense to replace it. A new burner will pay for itself in lower fuel costs in a short time because it burns oil more efficiently by getting more heat out of less oil. High speed flame retention means that the oil and air mixed and regulated better so more oil is turned into useful heat and less goes up the chimney. A new burner, properly tuned, will start to save fuel dollars immediately.
Heating System Replacement
Heating system technology has changed considerably over the years. Today, new boilers and furnaces use far less fuel that even the top-of-the-line systems installed years ago. It may be time for a change, especially if your heating system has required more repairs recently. If you own a coal-converted system or a gravity warm air system, commonly called an “octopus”, it may make good economic sense to install a new system. Antiquated systems cost more to run and take up more room in the basement than newer efficient systems. Many homes today are more energy efficient than they used to be. Insulation and upgrades to windows and doors may mean that the old heating system is now to big for today’s house. An oversized system will “short cycle”, that is, turn on and off all day in an effort to
adjust house temperature. Short cycling uses more fuel, not unlike a car in stop and go traffic. An efficient system, properly sized for your house, will save money in the long run and add value to your home.
Indirect Hot Water Heater
If you are thinking about replacing your boiler, hot water tank or tankless coil, consider an indirect hot water heater. An indirect hot water heater not only provides the convenience of a tank so you never run out of hot water, but also saves energy in several ways. The indirect hot water system runs off a coil from the boiler, much like a tankless system. However, unlike a tankless system, that runs the boiler whenever hot water is needed, the indirect calls for heat only when the tank temperature drops. Indirect tanks are will insulated; therefore, the tank temperature tends to drop mainly when your use hot water, not when it is sitting waiting to be used. Indirect hot water heaters save money in the short term because they lower operating costs on a daily basis and over the long tern because most tanks are warranted
for a longer period than conventional stand-alone tanks.
When to Replace The Heating System Or Hot Water Tank
No one over wants to be without heat or hot water. It can be a tremendous inconvenience to you and your family. Therefore, when you have your furnace serviced and problems are identified, pay close attention to any warning signs the service company points out indicating that the equipment may be failing. Following this advice just might provide you with extra time needed to investigate the appropriate heating or hot water system replacement before equipment fails.
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