Checking your furnace...it's that time

Summer is coming to an end and Fall is right around the corner.  When you live in an area that can go from 80 to 40 overnight it's important to check your heating system early.

First thing you should do is replace your heater's air filter.  This should be done every month during the months you use your furnace....and while you are there clean around the vents, the furnace and the baseboard.  

Turn it on and make sure it is working properly.  If you have an older furnace call professionals to have it checked.  Old furnaces will cost you more money than getting yours updated or replace.  Get three bids and have each company EXPLAIN to you what needs to be done and TAKE NOTES!  When you take notes you can compare what each company told you.  If your notes have three different approaches or problems time to get on the phone and call additional professionals.  Another good reason to do this now is we all hate the "smell" of turning the furnace on for the first time.  If you do it now you can have your doors and windows open.

Programmable thermostats can help you save money. It takes less energy to warm a cool home than to maintain a warm temperature all day long. Properly using your programmable thermostat could cut your heating costs from 20 to 75 percent.  A programmable thermostat allows you to automatically turn down the heat when you're away at work or when you're sleeping at night, and then boost the temperature to a comfortable level when you need it. Here is a link for suggested temperatures.

When it starts to get cooler it's time to change the direction of your ceiling fans.  In the wintertime your fans should be going clockwise.  Here is a link that shows you.

Move your furniture away from heating vents.  

Fall is one of my favorite seasons....except that it means that winter is soon upon us.

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