Winter is here. It's time to give your HVAC system a thorough once-over. Scheduling a winter inspection will ensure that your system is ready to keep you warm once the temperatures really start to dip. You should also change the furnace filter to ensure proper air flow through your home. You might not realize this, but now's a good time to protect your HVAC system against pest infestations. Pests can wreak havoc on your heater and your ducts, especially during the winter when they're trying to escape the cold weather.
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Stuck inside with a broken furnace? If so, you may be looking for ways you can stay warm until help arrives to fix your busted HVAC system. However, there are some things that you should and should not do when trying to stay warm, such as:
Things To Do
These are good ideas that will help keep you or your home warm
Use the Oven
Your home's oven puts off a lot of heat, so now is the time to make those dishes that require the oven to be on for a long time.
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If you're not using your heating and cooling systems properly or keeping up with care, you may be wasting a lot of energy. This is bad for the environment, but it can also mean that you're overpaying for heating and cooling. It's best to take extra care in order to save on energy usage. Keep reading to better understand the ways in which you can waste less energy with your heating and cooling systems.
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Getting the longest lifespan as possible out of your major appliances is always important to homeowners. A furnace can last approximately 20 years, and air conditioners last about 16 years. That said, there are some mistakes you can make that will cause these appliances to prematurely fail, causing you to pay for an expensive repair or replacement. Avoid doing these three things.
Now Clearing Plants From Around the Condenser
Your air conditioner will have an outdoor component known as the condenser, and over time, it's possible for plants to grow close to the unit.
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Keeping your air conditioning and heating systems up to date and efficient is an ongoing project. That is, you will probably need to do some sort of basic maintenance, repair, or cleaning at least once a year if you want to ensure that your systems are as efficient as possible. Many people just call in an HVAC professional for regular servicing. However, if you want to save a little bit of money, there are quite a few simple things you can do on your own.
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