Most of us have at least 5 weeks left of cold, snow and ice. There are some basic maintenance steps to take to make sure your furnace will continue working through the winter. Just think of the furnace as your car and how you routinely do maintenance. It is easy to forget about the furnace since it is not something you see in your day to day life. The most common type of heating system is a gas furnace. If you did your preseason check, the follow-up maintenance should be relatively quick and easy. Probably the most important thing to check is the carbon monoxide detector. It should be located near the furnace and free from any obstructions. Check the battery and do the test beep. Make sure the furnace has room to breathe. There should be nothing stored near the furnace or leaning up against it. This can be a fire hazard especially with […]

With winter right around the corner, many homeowners are beginning to worry about how they will manage the high cost of keeping their home warm and cozy. Luckily, there are things you can do to reduce energy use and keep heating bills as low as possible. While there might be an initial investment, many energy saving tips are quick and easy and require very little money to begin reaping the rewards of significant monthly savings on your heating costs. Homeowners can lose a great deal of heat through the walls and attic of their home. In order to help retain heat and increase energy efficiency, it is important to make sure you have adequate insulation. Depending on the area of the country where you live and the particular design of your home, the amount of insulation you will need can vary. For most homeowners, a minimum of 12″ of insulation in the attic should be […]

Staying warm during the winter is easy to do when you know how to keep the heat in your home. There are places in your home that you might be losing your heat and it can cause your power bills to increase and your home to stay too cool. These four tips can help you keep your home warm and cozy no matter how low the thermometer dips outside. Be sure to put these tips into play in your home to insure your warm and cozy.   Use Drapes When you have curtains or heavy drapes over your windows you will notice a substantial difference in the home. It helps to hold the heat in when you keep them closed and you can relax knowing the heat is not leaking out. These curtains and drapes can really make a difference in the rooms that have larger windows and openings. If the temperatures get bitterly cold […]

Taking care of your heating system is important to getting the most out of it. You can extend the life of the entire unit and get more comfort out of it when you take care of the maintenance. Here are a few maintenance tips to help you keep your heating system up and running during those cold winter months. Change Filters Make sure that you are regularly changing or cleaning the filters in your heating system. These are how your heater gets the air it needs to keep you warm. If the filters are clogged up they can’t do their job properly. The heater systems will have to work harder than they should to do the same job. Clean out your filters if they are reusable. If they are not then be sure to buy a new one and replace it regularly once a month. Some filters are good for longer so just check your […]