byAlma Abell

The summer has been hot and long, so almost everyone is ready for the hint of winter that is now in the air. Glistening snow is starting to pile up on the once lush green landscapes, and the heating costs are about to soar through the roof. While winter is a great time to cuddle up in front of the fire and enjoy the snow falling outside, Heating in Maple Grove can take a toll on your wallet. Here are some simple tips to help reduce your heating bills this winter.The first thing you will want to do is call in Sabre Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning to check out your old furnace for you. Even new furnaces need to be maintained, but an older furnace can send your electric bills through the roof. Change the filters on your furnace on a regular basis and have the furnace often, not just for your electric bill, but for the safety of your family as well.Make sure that your attic is well-insulated. Heat rises and if your attic is drafty, then your heat, and your money, are going right out the roof of your home. Make sure to check your basement, baseboards, and crawl spaces for holes, cracks, or anywhere that the heat can escape from your home.Heat often escapes from the windows in your home, if you don’t weatherproof them properly. Make sure to caulk and weather strip any areas on your windows that heat can escape through. It is estimated that you can save up to 30 percent more on your electric bills by just weatherproofing your windows.Close off rooms that you don’t use, and cook at home. Not only does cooking at home save you money that you would spend eating out, baking also warms up your home, making cooking at home a double benefit.Saving on your heating bill isn’t as hard as it may seem, if you follow the tips above. There are many other tips for Heating in Maple Grove and controlling those high heating costs. Make sure to have your furnace maintained and the rest will fall into place.