Winter presents one of the most challenging seasons for your house heating needs. You just can’t afford the risk of a furnace that is not heating your home optimally. All the components of your furnace have to be in top notch condition. The furnace air filter does not do the actual heating, but it is vital in ensuring the air blowing throughout your home is clean. Why is this important? Constant use makes the filter dirty. This dirt will finally clog the filter and restrict air flow. This requires you to take proactive measures and replace your furnace filter before winter sets in. Why You Need to Replace Your Furnace Filter There are a few reasons why it is important to replace your furnace filter before winter. Energy cost When your air filter is clogged or damaged, it will make your heating system to run much harder than usual. This will translate into higher energy bills. Certainly, […]
Thinking About Going Off-Grid? Consider Your Home Comfort Options
With rising awareness of environmental damages and individual carbon-footprints, many people are considering taking their home, or even life, ‘off grid’. This means that receiving power from the ‘grid’ or power companies is replaced with power producing techniques on a person’s own land. This can be done through a few different sources and usually has the dual benefit of saving a person money in the long-term and reducing their overall carbon footprint. Things to Consider Before Going Off-Grid Since most homes are not outfitted to accommodate homesteaders, there are a few considerations you will have to make when it comes to your off-grid home comfort options. Here are some factors that you should consider before going off-grid: Off-Grid Sources of Power Production The most common source of power production is solar power, and it is gaining more momentum among people who are environmentally conscious and even those who are just trying to save some money. […]
Facts to Keep Your Home Warm and Toasty This Winter
We can all agree that stay warm in our house is pretty important, but have you ever wondered if your house is keeping all the hot air in? Call us and let us come to you home and see if there is any exit strategy the hot air has. We service North Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City area.
Breaking 5 Common Home Heating Myths
Just about everyone likes to save money, especially during the holiday months where everything from shopping to home heating can get really expensive. Ideas for lowering heating bills range from the practical to the outrageous. It may come as a surprise that most tips and theories concerning home heating are purely myth and can actually increase your heating bill rather than lower it. Below are five of the most common home heating myths that you should avoid. Use duct tape to seal leaky ducts Despite its name, duct tape is a not a good choice for sealing off ducts. Duct tape does a poor job of sealing off ducts because it doesn’t work well in dusty or dirty areas. Use Mastic tape for a better seal and for better insulation. Replacing windows will reduce energy loss This is actually a true statement, especially if you have an older home. The problem with replacing windows to […]
Reduce Home Heating Costs This Winter
If you want to save money on energy cost this winter, then you might find this article helpful. Here are some tips on ways to reduce home heating costs. Consider Fuel Type There are three main types of HVAC fuels; propane, electricity and oil. Research shows that natural gas, which is the most common type of fuel, cost average American households about $650 on energy cost during the last witner. Due to energy prices, households using oil, electricity and propane would have spent about $1,500, $2,100 and $1,700 respectively. If your heating system is over 10 years old, then you might want to consider switching to a newer, more energy efficient model. Clean Your Ductwork Cleaning your duct work is an essential part of maintaining your heating system. Leaks may also increase your energy cost due to loss of air. To take care of this and other problems, you’ll need to hire a […]
