LAS VEGAS – As winter approaches and inflation digs into the pockets of Americans across the country, Southwest Gas wants to remind you there are steps to take to help minimize the impact of increased monthly bills. Here are some easy tips from Southwest Gas to help save energy and money and manage costs this heating season.
Conservation Tips
- Set the daytime thermostat between 65°F and 68°F, health permitting, and the nighttime temperature at a lower setting. Every degree that a heating system is adjusted affects its daily energy use and, in turn, a customer’s energy bill.
- Regularly change or clean air filters as required. Heating units use less energy and work more efficiently when filters aren’t clogged or dirty.
- To help keep warm air inside the home and the cold air out, seal leaks and cracks around doors, windows and other openings with caulk or weather stripping. Proper insulation and sealants can help save up to 20 percent on heating costs annually.
- Curbing the use of non-essential natural gas features, including pool and spa heaters, Tiki torches or other decorative fire features, can help conserve natural gas.
Additional tips to help customers save energy and money while heating homes, warming water, cooking and more are available at swgas.com/tips.
Home Heating Inspection
Do you need to have your natural gas furnace checked for the winter? Inspecting your heating equipment annually by a licensed professional will give you the most value for your energy dollars all season long. An inefficient heating system can increase fuel consumption or cause unnecessary repairs. Take advantage of the special offer listed below until November 30, 2022.
SPECIAL OFFER: $75 RESIDENTIAL HOME HEATING INSPECTION: This is a flat fee for a home heating inspection per unit. The service fee does not include parts, additional service or labor. This special offer may not be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Please note that not all contractors listed in the Southwest Gas Contractor Referral Program are participants of this promotion.
For a list of licensed heating contractors, please click here to obtain a list by searching our database. The clickable offer will be displayed near each participating contractor’s name as “Promotions: Home Heating.”
Equal Payment Plans
Southwest Gas offers the Equal Payment Plan, or EPP, to help balance their energy bill year-round. This convenient program offers equal monthly payments, helping customers budget their monthly expenses. Customers can learn more and sign up at https://www.swgas.com/epp.
