Heated homes are one of the great benefits of modern living. Our technology allows us to create comfortable living conditions inside whatever the weather outside! But most people who have heating could do something to improve heating efficiency, which will bring down your bills and make a contribution to the future of the planet as well.
Whether you use electric wall heaters, a central gas heating system or in fact any kind of heating, the first step is always the same - you must weatherize your home.
Weatherizing consists of action on two fronts - insulation and air tightening. Insulation could mean making sure that heat is not simply escaping from your home as soon as you heat it. The roof is a common source of heat loss - so any home without some insulation in the roof and attic should start there - it is cheap and very effective.
Air tightening also applies to all heating systems and it means making sure that cold air is not coming in through doors and windows that do not fit properly. If you run a circulated air system, you also want to make sure that there are no unneeded air leaks in the system.
Regardless if you have gas heating systems, electric or oil (or some high tech alternative heating system), you should keep up with the maintenance of the unit to keep it efficient. Often there are things the home user can do. When it needs a proper service by a professional it will serve you to get it done and keep your heating at maximum efficiency.