Simple Winter Heating Maintenance
Make sure your thermostat
temperature settings are accurate. Check the temperature in the room
with the thermostat with an accurate thermometer. It will cost you extra
energy dollars if the room is being heated to 70 degrees when the
thermostat is set at only 68 degrees. You can adjust for this just by
setting the thermostat differently, or hire a heating specialist to tune
up your system and adjust your thermostat.
Replace dirty air filters
in your heating system. Clean filters keep the home air fresh and make
it easier for your heating system to operate. This helps to keep heating
costs down. Also, clean filters keep the system's fans and motors dirt
and dust free, which can make them last longer.
Repair cracks and holes
in your ductwork so that warm air doesn't leak out. Check both heat and
return ducts. Make sure you remember to check duct work in crawl spaces
or attics. Most small leaks are easily repaired with duct tape.