Heating and Cooling Tips
5 Heating Tips You Can Really Use
1. If you don’t have a programmable thermostat yet, get one! Lowering your temperature during the day when no one is home and at night when everyone’s asleep and snug under the blankets can save you significant amounts of money each month. A programmable thermostat takes care of changing the temperature automatically: you don’t have to do a thing.
2. Change your filter regularly: Your furnace will run much more efficiently if the filter is clean and it will also do wonders for your indoor air quality too. Check out Quality Heating’s PMA’s and Warranties for any maintenance discounts.
3. Seal the air leaks in your home: It’s healthy to open windows for a few hours a day and let the fresh air in – even in the winter time! But constant leaking is sucking heated air right out of your home 24/7. Look for trouble spots such as around exterior doorways and windows, then take the necessary steps to seal those spots.
4. Clean your air ducts: Do you know what’s in your duct system? We forget that dust, dirt, toys or other small objects get trapped in duct systems restricting air flow and hurting indoor air quality. Maintaining your filter cleaning and unit maintenance is a great way to keep these allergens at bay.
5 Cooling Tips For Summer Comfort
1. Pay as much attention to air conditioner maintenance as you do to furnace maintenance. During the busy months, replace the filter monthly and be sure to have a Quality Heating professional come out and do an inspection before summer heat sets in: you’ll enjoy trouble-free cooling all season long.
2. When installing a new unit, make sure to place the condenser away from plants and shrubs, since the unit needs surrounding free air space to operate at peak efficiency.
3. To reduce your energy bills over the long term, plant plenty of trees and shrubs on the west and south sides of your home. Studies suggest that this one act can actually save the average homeowner up to 30% in cooling costs!
4. Take the time to close your blinds or drapes during the hottest part of the day.
When it comes to Idaho Falls heating and cooling, you can trust the professionals at Quality Heating to give you more tips on how to keep your family comfortable in any season!