Ways to Save This Winter

For homeowners who are not ready to replace their system, there are other ways to save money on your heating bills this winter season. The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy notes that air leaks cost homeowners a surprising amount of money, so winterizing your home before the cold comes is a necessity. Take action and trim down your energy bills by following these additional cost saving solutions:

Have a heating professional perform a routine check on your heating system once a year before the winter season begins.
Close doors to rooms that are not used, and seal off any drafts with caulking or plastic sheets.
Replace old appliances that seem to "last forever." They may cost homeowners more than they realize in extra power bills. Replacing your old energy-intensive appliance with an updated model can save you up to $150 a year on your utility bill.
Replace furnace filters. Dirty filters restrict airflow, forcing the system to have to work harder than necessary.
Insulate your home! Focus on crawl spaces, basements, walls, floors and attics.
Check thermostat settings to ensure the heating and cooling system turns on and off at the programmed temperatures.

Energy Star is a government backed international standard for energy efficient consumer products. Products with the Energy Star rating will help you save on your energy bills.

Environmentally sound, chlorine-free Puron® Refrigerant is the refrigerant of the future. Developed to replace R-22 refrigerant, Puron Refrigerant is not only environmentally sound, but is also more efficient. In fact, Bryant was among the first heating and cooling manufacturers to use a non-ozone-depleting refrigerant, such as Puron Refrigerant.