7 ways to lower your heating bills this winter

Lowering your heating bill does not mean being cold. Here are the real levers, from simplest to most profitable.

The free steps

Drop the thermostat 1 to 2 °C at night and when away, seal doors and windows, and close curtains at sunset. These alone often cut 5 to 10 % of the bill.

A smart thermostat

Programmed to your schedule, it avoids heating an empty house and pays for itself in a season or two.

Annual maintenance

A clean, well-tuned system uses less energy. Filters, coils and airflow make a measurable difference.

The heat pump

The most powerful lever: replacing an old system with a heat pump can sharply reduce the heating portion of your bill — especially alongside the rebates.

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