PREPPING YOUR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM
Peoples’ everyday lives have to adapt to the changes of seasons in more ways than one. Aside from adaptations due to societal changes-e.g. preparations for tax season-homeowners are constantly faced with the issue of regulating the energy intake of their household. Given the unpredictability of weather recently, people always need to be ready to confront the most extreme circumstances. Whether the seasons bring abnormal temperatures or follow their regular weather patterns, anyone responsible for their energy bill needs to make sure their system runs as efficiently as possible.
Those that are most successful in this endeavor are those that perform the proper preparatory steps to ready their heating and cooling systems for these seasonal changes. Becoming one of these prepared people can save you a lot of money in the long run. Here are some steps to follow that can make your energy bills much more reasonable:
Upgrade Outdated Technology
As with any industry that is heavily based off of technology, inefficient performance often stems from old machinery. This concept applies fully for homeowners looking to decrease their energy bills. Furnaces and central air units that are outdated continue to lose their energy-efficiency and often need to overwork themselves to produce the desired results. Although this may likely be an expensive purchase, it is truly an investment in cost-savings and the preservation of your home in the long run.
Utilize Thermostat Programming
Provided you have a programmable thermostat; many settings can have your system working as little as possible and still producing the exact results you desire. For instance, if the majority of your household is not home during the day, program your thermostat, so your heating and cooling system kicks into gear just before everyone starts coming home. This will assist you to avoid spending unnecessary money and energy. Keep your system off on days when no one is home, especially during vacations. Catering your system’s energy usage to the times when it is needed the most will result in favourable cost savings over time.
Perform Routine Maintenance
Although your system may appear to be operating correctly, you need to make sure no structural problems are causing it to overwork itself. There are two very popular instances in which this is the case. Often, there are leaks in heating and cooling ducts that waste energy constantly. Also, when the filters of your heating and cooling system are dirty, they will require your system to input excessive energy. Ultimately, eliminating these interruptions in air flow will keep your system running as efficiently as possible.
Schedule a Professional Check-Up
Most preparatory measures for your furnace or air-conditioning mechanism can be performed by anyone. However, there is value in having the helping hand of an industry professional. It can be demoralizing to put forth the time and effort to keep your system running efficiently, only to be confronted with more issues you are unable to solve. Thus, having the eyes, ears, and hands of an expert on your side can only be beneficial. They will make sure that all of the equipment involved is ready to perform properly for the long run.
About Colonial Heating & Cooling
Colonial Heating and Cooling is dedicated to its customers. We are a certified air-vent-duct-cleaning company with decades of experience in the industry. We’ve been a member of the Plymouth, MI community since 1973 and have lived by our commitment to quality HVAC services ever since. Through professional installation, a sales staff knowledgeable of HVAC and ancillary services, and a team of technicians who are irreplaceable when it comes to honest technical excellence, we are proud to be a Trane Comfort Specialist Dealer. We feature a variety of products such as Trane Furnaces, a/c units and Trane thermostats.
