Furnace Tips
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Your furnace heats air, and circulates the heated air during the winter months. Most often, this is the indoor unit that also circulates the cool air produced by the air conditioner during the summer.
Keep your furnace running well and at optimal efficiency by following these tips.
Tips for Saving on Your Heating Bill This Winter
Lower your thermostat by a 4 - 5 degrees while your sleep at night.
Invest in some flannel pyjammas and an extra blanket or two; it'll save you money on your energy bills in the long run!
Lower your thermostat by a 4 - 5 degrees when no one's home.
Yes, it'll be a bit chilly when you first get home, but the savings on your energy bill will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside!
Make sure your windows, door frames, sills and joints are all properly sealed.
Apply caulk around your windows, door frames, sills and joints, and check for drafts on windy days. Don't forget about your vents and electrical outlets!
Rearrange your furniture.
Make sure all your vents are clear of any furniture that may block the warm air from circulating properly.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And that means maintenance!
Our systems are designed to produce the optimum level of efficiency, but to ensure that they continue to do so year after year, regular maintenance is a must. It'll keep your system running more efficiently in general, saving you on emergy costs, and it will also prevent inconvenient and expensive system breakdowns in the future.
