Tips to Make Your Home Energy-Efficient this Winter

With the chill of winter quickly approaching, many people are wondering how they're going to handle the increased energy prices. Luckily for you, there are many ways homeowners can make their homes energy efficient while purifying their indoor air from pollutants and allergens. Below are three simple tips for the homeowner to help improve their indoor air quality while saving a bundle this winter with clean, efficient home heating.

Replace your Furnace Filter
Many homeowners overlook this responsibility and then they wonder why they have to divyy up thousands of dollars to get their furnaced fixed or replaced. What happens though is that a filter will capture dust and allergens like a hypochondriac will illnesses. As the filter fills up, your energy levels gradually increase, along with your bill, until your filter has a heart-attack.

Since Filters need to be changed every few months, IAQSource has developed a free Filter Change Reminder. The quality of filter you decide to use for replacement is also a factor in the efficiency of your home and the cleanliness of your air. Choose from many high efficiency home filters here.
Install a Programmable Thermostat
Contrary to popular belief, programmable thermostats are not difficult to install or operate. IAQSource has even designed a thermostat finder tool to help you figure out which thermostat will work with your HVAC system. Not only that, but since you program your schedule into the thermostat, your house will always be at the perfect temperature while saving you money.
Install smart switches in your Bathrooms
IAQSource carries a wide-selection of easy to install timer and motion-sensing switches, that guarantee no matter the time of day your lights will be turned off.