Winter Heating Solutions

In Hoboken, the cold, windy and snowy weather is often a challenge from October until mid April. It can seem as if there’ll never come a day when you can shut down the heating system and open a window. Heating costs are a big concern. Aeromark Mechanical Inc is here to help. As a family-owned and operated HVAC company, we look forward to helping our friends and neighbors minimize expenses. Get in touch at Aeromark Mechanical Inc to maximize energy saving potential.

Managing Heating Costs with Aeromark Mechanical Inc

We’ve put together a few recommendations for managing high heating costs in Hoboken:

• Check air filters – Clogged filters are often to blame for high heating costs. When airflow becomes restricted, the furnace needs to run longer, work much harder and use more energy to achieve the thermostat setting. The air filter prevents dust and other contaminants from getting inside the unit and negatively impacting performance.
• Heating maintenance – With annual inspection and service, our technicians correct problems with parts and operation. We clean, tighten, adjust and make sure the system performs at its best. Peak energy efficiency and reliability reduces your expenses.
• Adjust temperature settings – Lowering the thermostat by just one degree saves up to 1% on heating costs. An adjustment of eight degrees overnight can trim around $180 off your annual heating bill. Upgrading to a programmable or smart thermostat makes it easy to conserve when the home is unoccupied or the family is asleep.
• Eliminate leaks – Looks for cracks, gaps and drafts around exterior doors, windows, plumbing, electrical outlets, switches and the foundation of the home. Caulking and weatherstripping can save up to 10% on your energy bill. You stand to save an average of 15% on heating and cooling expenses by adding insulation to the attic, crawlspaces and basement rim joists.
• Reverse direction of ceiling fans – You probably utilize your ceiling fans to keep the home cool in the summer. Adjusting the fan to spin clockwise during the winter helps to pull heated air from the ceiling back down toward the floor. Run the fan at the lowest speed.
• Windows – Windows account for 25% to 30% of heating/cooling energy consumption due to heat gain and heat loss. Consider an upgrade to Energy Star rated windows. Add thermal-lined curtains. Open drapes and blinds to take advantage of free sunshine to warm up the home.
• NJ’s LIHEAP assistance program – The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides federal funding toward energy expenses, energy-related repairs and weatherization opportunities.