Turning Up The Heat On Savings [Infographic]

Did you know that a new heating system can give you significantly more for your money? When 42 percent of home energy costs comes from heating and cooling, making just a small dent in heating and cooling costs can make a huge difference. Most homes in the U.S. use furnaces or boilers to heat their homes, but other heating systems can translate to big savings.

One example is electric resistance heating, which costs $1,000-$5,600 for a 2,000 sq. ft. home. Based on a $200 monthly heating bill, it would take 6-49 months for electric resistance heating to pay for itself. It would take 40-49 months for a steam and hot water radiator to pay for itself—also based on a $200 monthly heating bill. Heat pumps are incredibly efficient as well. Rather than generate heat, heat pumps move heat from the outside to the inside. It can be zoned as used to supplement a pre-existing heating system. A heat pump costs $2,000-$7,000 to install, but these systems can help you save 30-40 percent on energy costs. It would take 15-59 months for a heat pump to pay for itself.

In addition to installing a new heating system, you could use a programmable thermostat, insulate air ducts, and check your ducts for leaks to save money. The average house in Washington State was built in 1977; so many houses have poor attic insulation and other efficiency problems. Don’t let your home have these problems! To learn more excellent ways to conserve energy around your home and save money, check out the infographic below by AAA Heating and Air Conditioning.