- Clean or replace your furnace filter every 1-2 months. A dirty filter reduces airflow and forces the furnace to run longer to heat your home.
- Lower your thermostat by 4-5 degrees Celsius while you’re sleeping at night or when no one is at home.
- Keep your furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted with annual maintenance. If your furnace is working at peak efficiency it will use less energy and cost less to operate.
Maximize your savings with an ENERGY STAR rated furnace and a high efficiency motor. Not only will you realize natural gas savings but electrical savings too. High efficiency motors operate efficiently and economically under varying load conditions while increasing the efficiency of your heating and air conditioning system, resulting in significant energy savings. Your home will have better air circulation, even temperature distribution – plus reduced electrical costs.
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efficiency standards, today only mid or high-efficiency gas furnaces are available.
Generally homes built between 1980 and 1990 will have mid-efficiency furnaces,
while homes built after 1990 may have mid or high-efficiency furnaces.
Typical Heating Costs (for an average single family residence of four, rates effective March 1, 2007 as per Manitoba Hydro)
As a general rule, you will save 2% on your heating bill for every 1°C you turn down the thermostat overnight. With an ENERGY STAR programmable thermostat to consistently lower your heat when you don’t need it, you could save up to $80 a year!
You determine the settings you’d like for your home and the programmable thermostat takes care of raising or lowering the temperature.
Programmable thermostats have mechanical or electronic timers that allow you to preset household temperatures for specific periods of the day and night. Experiment with the unit until you find the most comfortable and economical routine for you and your family.