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Three Easy Ways To Save Money On Heating Costs
For many people, cold weather means that it's time to begin thinking about ways to save money on heating costs. Fortunately, you don't have to keep your home at near-freezing temps in order to save money. Check out these tips to learn more about how to keep your winter heating bills to a minimum.
Have Your Furnace Inspected
Furnace manufacturers and HVAC experts suggest that you have your furnace inspected by a professional annually, because 75 percent of no-heat service calls could be avoided if the homeowner had properly maintained the furnace.
3 Ways To Boost Furnace Effectiveness
When the warm air inside your house leaks out quickly, your furnace will have to work harder than normal to keep your home warm. Having walls, ceilings, and floors that are properly insulated will go a long way to keeping the hot air in, but they are not enough. Windows are one area where air tends to leak out the most, and if you ignore them, your furnace won't be operating at optimal efficiency.
About Me
When I started noticing that our furnace wasn't working quite right, I immediately blamed it on my system. I thought that it simply wasn't producing warm air, so I hired a professional to come out and check the system. However, as soon as he started inspecting things, he noticed several large leaks between junction points and around corners. He mentioned that if there were leaks in the lines, the heated air wouldn't be able to travel to the right room. He went through my entire home and repaired the ducts, and you wouldn't believe the difference it made. Check out this blog to learn more about finding duct leaks.