If you own your own office building, warehouse or another large work site, you are obviously going to be interested in keeping your costs of operation down. One ongoing cost that is a necessity to a certain extent is your commercial heating bill. You have to keep your employees comfortable during the work day, after all. But if your heating bill has been getting out of hand recently, there might be some ways reduce costs without reducing anyone's comfort level. Here are three potential ways you could save money on your commercial heating bill.

Install Programmable Thermostats Throughout the Building

Does your building or warehouse have multiple rooms that are used for different purposes? Installing programmable thermostats at multiple locations will allow you to lower costs by only heating the rooms that will have people in them. In other words, if you have a large conference room that only gets used once a week, you can turn off the heat in just that one room until you actually need it without lowering the temperature anywhere else.

Maintain Air Flow with New Air Filters

If you haven't changed your heating system's air filters in a while, it's likely they have become clogged with dirt and dust. A clogged air filter will make your heater work much harder to keep the building at the right temperature. Most commercial heating systems have multiple air filters located throughout the building. Make sure you change all filters on a regular basis, at least once a month or so during the peak heating system. 

Keep an Eye on Heating Ducts

A large building will have heating and cooling ducts throughout. Over time, it's possible for the seals on these ducts to become less than perfect. Contact a commercial heating specialist to do a full inspection of all ducts in your building to ensure that air is going where it's supposed to. If you notice a faulty duct and need a quick fix, you can try wrapping it in foil tape.

For best results, contact a local commercial heating company and schedule a regular inspection. A good commercial HVAC specialist will be able to tour your building and come up with an action plan for how to reduce your energy costs. Be sure to inquire about programmable thermostats when talking with the specialist. A yearly inspection should be enough to keep your heating system running as it should so your employees can stay focused on their jobs in total comfort. For more information, contact a local HVAC company like Mercury Tec.