We’ve officially entered fall and it won’t be long before your heating system will be in use every day to keep your home cozy and warm against the cold temperatures outside in our Havertown and Springfield, PA weather. Now is the time to prepare your heater for the cold weather, utilizing a few tips and tricks to help keep it running as it should. You probably already know some good methods to keep your heating bills down, such as wearing warm clothes and setting the thermostat a few degrees cooler than you’re accustomed to. If you’d like to take some more substantial tips this fall, we have a few we’d like to share with you.
Have Your System Serviced
It’s usually a good idea to schedule a maintenance session for your heater with a trained technician before the temperatures drop too far. He or she will clean off dirty components, change filters, tighten loose bolts and check for any larger problems that may require a formal repair session. Not only does it allow you to stop potentially big problems when they’re still manageable, it helps the heater function more efficiently, saving you money on monthly bills.
Install a Humidifier
Winter air can be exceedingly dry, and heaters – especially forced-air furnaces – can only add to that problem. It leads to cracked and itching skin, as well as scratchy throats and sinuses that remain much more vulnerable to illness without proper moisture. Then there’s that awful static electricity which no one enjoys experiencing. The solution may be to install a whole-house humidifier in your home, which increases the ambient moisture in the air and makes sure your household comfort levels remain unaffected by the cold.
For more heating tips this fall, or to schedule an installation or maintenance session on your hater, call the experts at WM Henderson, Inc. today!