Your heating system works hard to maintain a comfortable home temperature throughout winter. To get the most out of your system and keep your energy bills from skyrocketing, you need to come up with a plan to improve its efficiency.
An energy-efficient heating system is reliable, needs less frequent repairs, and can help save on energy bills.
Follow these tips to improve heating efficiency.
Air filters trap contaminants such as pollen, dander, dirt, and dust in the air. Over time, filters get clogged with these contaminants. Clogged filters will allow dust and other contaminants that should be filtered out to get re-circulated back into your home.
Dirty filters are the number one cause of airflow problems. Clogged filters will force your heating system to work harder to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. Dirt build-up can cause your fan’s motor to overheat and eventually break down.
To prevent these and other problems associated with dirty filters, replace the filters every 30-90 days. Consider a NASA approved Air Scrubber to install in your system as it traps more than 99 percent of airborne contaminants and sterilizes the air.
Around 20 percent of the conditioned air indoors gets lost due to holes, cracks, and disconnections in the ductwork. Leaks can occur due to faulty installation or over time.
If you notice a sharp rise in your energy bills or some areas in your home gets hotter or cooler than others, you may have leaky ductwork. Try sealing gaps with aluminum tape. If this does not work, contact a heating company to perform an inspection.
When you block a supply vent, the air constantly pushes against it that causes air pressure to rise. Poor airflow combined with high air pressure can damage your system’s heat exchanger. To prevent damage, make sure your vents do not get blocked by furniture, rugs, or other household items.
Maintaining the outdoor unit of your heating system is as important as taking care of the indoor unit.
If you are looking for a heating company in Sonoma County, your search ends right here. John Owens Services, Inc. is a leading HVAC contractor in Sonoma County. We are committed to helping families make informed decisions when choosing a heating system for their homes. Whether you want to create a maintenance plan for your heating system or need help with deciding whether you should repair or replace your system, our team has got you covered. To consult one of our pros, call 707-207-8592.
Our philosophy is simple, we always want to maintain equipment to give it the longest life possible. Next, we want to focus on repairing when something goes wrong. Then only as the last choice, we replace equipment when needed. That’s the John Owens Way.
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