Air seal your home
In spite of your best efforts, heat does a great job of escaping from your home. Air sealing your home involves reducing drafts and heat loss by eliminating air leaks around your windows, doors, chimney, and plumbing. Having your property professionally air-sealed can save as much as 10% per year when it comes to your heating bills. Not only that, but your home will feel much warmer throughout the cold winter months, as it’s much more difficult for heat to escape.
Make sure your home is insulated
It’s impossible to overstate the importance of insulation when it comes to heating your home. By adding insulation in your attic, floor, and other crawl spaces, you can save as much as 15% per year on heating costs. So, while it might seem like a bit of a hassle, ensuring your home is correctly insulated is extremely important and will make the heating in your home more efficient.
Utilise smart home systems
Today, you can automate and integrate the management of your home energy system from your smartphone. First and foremost, you can install a smart thermostat at home, which allows you to easily and remotely manage the temperature in your home. Smart home devices are capable of learning your preferences and provide you with energy-saving solutions that result in cost savings, too. So, if you haven’t done so already, look at upgrading your home heating system and ensure that it’s energy-efficient.
Opt for the right fuel source
When it comes to loading your wood burner or fireplace, turning to the right fuel source is extremely important from an energy-efficiency standpoint. For instance, our Shimada Heat Logs are a next-generation fuel source that burns with sustained heat output. They’re made from compressed wood, are easy to light, and are 100% free from chemicals and additives. They’re an excellent alternative to traditional firewood and are much better at heating your home over a long period of time. So, while it’s a small thing, choosing the right fuel source can make a big difference to the heating of your home.
Be sure to check out our selection of efficient and sustainable fuel sources to get the best out of your home fire. Whether you’re looking for the perfect fuel for your open fireplace or want something to burn long and true in your back garden, our kiln-dried firewood is an excellent option as far as energy efficiency is concerned.
