It's a pain to pay high heating bills in the winter, but it's even worse if your heating system stops working all together. Stay warm, toasty and informed this winter with these five tips from Comfort Systems HVAC.
1. One of the most important parts of the HVAC system is the filter. Changing filters on a regular schedule can prevent many heating issues. Over time filters become clogged with dirt, dust, mold and other harmful particles causing poor heating efficiency. Blockages will increase your monthly energy costs as the system will continually run and can also lead to more serious mechanical failures.
2. Inspect and change heating ducts before winter weather is even an issue. Check for holes or bends in the ductwork that might cause leaks or a decrease in airflow. Damaged and poorly maintained ducts will waste heating power and lead to higher energy bills.
2. Have a familiarity with your heating system. There are many different types of commercial and residential heating systems and each can have their own common problems. Many outages occur at the worst times when a professional is needed right away. In the event of an emergency if a customer knows the exact model of their furnace finding the right solution is that much easier.
3. If the system is older than 10 - 15 years, it is time to get that system replaced. Comfort Systems states that many of these older systems not only cost more money to repair, but an old system can present additional hazards to a home or business and the people who spend their time there.
5. Have a programmable, functioning thermostat installed. This is one of the easiest ways to save money on heating costs and will also help reduce the chances of system failure due extended periods of heating.
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