Winter is on its way. You’re going to pay more for heating in the next few months than you will the rest of the year. That’s inevitable. But be careful that you don’t pay more than you need to in the midst of that.
You’re probably familiar with simple steps you can take to reduce the use of your heater, such as dressing warmly indoors and setting the thermostat a few degrees cooler than you normally would. If you want to make a more substantial upgrade, however, there are a number of options that will help ease the strain on your heater. We’ve listed a few below.
Humidifiers
Humidifiers are intended to address the problems caused by dry air, which is a recurring problem in this area in the winter. In addition to halting static electricity, chapped lips and the like, it can reduce the burden on your heater, since humid air feels warmer than dry air and won’t force the heater to run quite so long. (It’s also great for reducing winter colds since it prevents your sinuses from drying out.)
Zone Control Systems
Zone control systems are placed in your ducts: a series of shutters that you can open and close independently of each other. That allows you to adjust the temperature in each section of your home separately, as well as turning off the heat in parts of the home you aren’t using. That can save you huge amounts of money on unnecessary heating costs, especially if you have a larger home with a lot of rooms.
Call the professionals at Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. today to install, repair, and maintain upgrades like these!