{"id":517,"date":"2020-12-21T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/?p=517"},"modified":"2020-12-18T11:51:57","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T17:51:57","slug":"are-you-using-your-furnace-efficiently-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/heating-service\/are-you-using-your-furnace-efficiently-enough\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Using Your Furnace Efficiently Enough?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It may not be as <\/em>cold here as it gets in other parts of the country, but our winters are definitely nothing to scoff at. Once those nighttime temperatures hit around 40\u00b0F, you\u2019re going to be thankful that you have a fully effective and efficient heating system in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s that? Your heater doesn\u2019t work that efficiently? If you find yourself paying more than you think you should each winter for your heating needs, then something may be preventing your heater from working as well as it could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance is key to preventing problems and keeping efficiency high, but there are other steps you can take to boost efficiency too. Read on to learn what they are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Upgrade Your Thermostat!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The thermostat that controls your heating and cooling systems might seem like a small and unimportant device, but it\u2019s pretty important. It serves as the \u201cbrain\u201d of these HVAC systems, allowing you to communicate with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upgrading from the old manual thermostat to even the most basic digital model will do you well. Even better, consider upgrading to a Wi-Fi or smart thermostat. Smart thermostats \u201clearn\u201d from your heating and cooling preferences, adjusting themselves accordingly, taking into account efficient operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install Weatherstripping to Keep Out Drafts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The heat from your furnace or heating system can seep out through cracks in the windows and doors of your home. What does this mean? Well, you\u2019re losing energy but you\u2019re still paying for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might want to consider purchasing affordable caulk or weatherstripping to seal up your drafty doors and windows, ensuring that the heat from your furnace stays in <\/em>your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Your Ceiling Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This may seem like a strange wintertime tip, but keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, during the warmer months, we suggest using your ceiling fans in combination with your air conditioner to help cool <\/em>your home. This helps distribute the air more effectively, and you may even be able to turn the thermostat up a few degrees, saving energy and money in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, this same concept can be applied to your heating system in the winter, by reversing the direction of the fan blades. There is a switch that\u2019s located near the center of the fan, typically above the blades. One simple flick of the switch and you\u2019ll be warming your home more efficiently. Of course, you\u2019ll want to remember to switch it back when temperatures warm back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule a Maintenance Tune-Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like we said above, maintenance is vital! If you haven\u2019t already done so this year, now is the time to schedule heating maintenance. Maintenance is the best way to make sure that your heater works not only effectively, but efficiently, for as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During maintenance, our technicians fully inspect your furnace for potential repair needs, make adjustments, and clean the system inside and out. All of this ensures that your furnace works as best it can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For quality furnace repair in Houston, TX<\/a>, contact Cool Care Heating and Air Conditioning<\/a>. \u201cThe Best Care for Your Air!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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