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Can Suntouch mats Save You Money?

There is some debate about whether or not Suntouch mats can save you money over your traditional heating system. Some claim that Suntouch mats cannot save you money since they use more energy over a larger area of space than baseboard heaters. Other customers find that since Suntouch mats do save them money, since they can lower their thermostat every day while still staying toasty. To figure out whether Suntouch mats can save you money in your situation, consider:

1) The total cost of your heating system now. Consider operating costs, the costs of installing your system, cleaning your system, and maintaining your system. Do not forget the cost of furnace filters and duct cleanings, if you need them. If you have space heaters, add their cost and operating costs to your total. How much does your heating system cost each year, each month, and overall?

2) Measure your floors to determine how many Suntouch mats you would need to buy. Select the type of Suntouch mats you would like to install and calculate how much it would cost to install Suntouch mats in your home. Call your utility company and figure out your energy costs if you could lower your thermostat by two or four degrees a day. Calculate how much energy would be used for your Suntouch mats each day to heat your whole home. Calculate a per month rate and the total cost of the system in ten years.

3) Compare how much more your home could be worth if you installed Suntouch mats. In many cases, Suntouch mats can improve your home’s value and your home equity as well. Contact your bank or insurance company to find out how much more your home would be worth with Suntouch mats. You may qualify for lower home insurance rates with Suntouch mats – especially if you have a combustible heating system now – how much would that save you per month? If your home’s equity would be affected, would you qualify for new rates on your mortgage or car loan? If so, how much could you save. Consider the long-term and short-term savings to understand the full impact of Suntouch mats on your bottom line.

Keep in mind, too, that you may be able to lower your costs with Suntouch mats by weatherproofing your home and closing up any gaps. Since Suntouch mats do not emit hot air, you will not be losing as much warmth through cracks in the windows. Nevertheless, sealing holes and weatherproofing doors and windows will trap warmth more completely in your home.