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Tips To Help Reduce Heating Bills And Increase Comfort
Eighty to 90 percent of heat produced in a wood-burning fireplace can be lost up the chimney
(HIT) - While caulking cracks around windows and using compact fluorescent light bulbs and ENERGY STAR®appliances are smart steps toward conservation, one often-overlooked area that has an immediate impact on home energy use is the fireplace. In fact, fireplace options can either harm or help with energy savings, depending on many factors. For instance, is the fireplace vented or non-vented, what type of fuel is used and how much heat escapes the home.
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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling accounts for 56 percent of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense for most homeowners. With crisper temperatures approaching, fireplaces.com provides a valuable resource for homeowners preparing for a season of high heating bills, resulting from increasing energy prices and demand for oil and natural gas.
There are a variety of hearth options available to help homeowners keep their homes warm and comfortable, while simultaneously lowering utility bills. View Full article
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