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Ways to Get Increased Energy Efficiency from Your Heating

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Ways to Get Increased Energy Efficiency from Your Heating

Winter is now in full bloom in Pennsylvania, with ice, snow, and sub-freezing temperatures. Fortunately, you have an effective heating system in your home keeping you and your family warm. Unfortunately, running a heater can sometimes get expensive. There are ways to reduce your bills, however, by taking steps to increase your heater’s efficient use of energy.

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At Wm. Henderson Plumbing & Heating Inc. we always make our customers’ comfort our #1 priority. But we also know that you want to save money on your heating, so we’ve put together a few tips that will help you get the most efficient energy use from your heating in Springfield, PA.

Methods to increase your heater’s energy efficiency

  • Maintain an even, steady temperature: You don’t want a heater to overwork, especially if it doesn’t even provide you the best temperature when it does so. It’s a common mistake for homeowners to set their thermostat to the highest level possible (on gas furnaces, this can be as high as 90°F) in order to heat up their home faster. But this isn’t how thermostats work, and this will only make the heater work longer in order to reach a temperature you won’t find comfortable anyway. Instead, locate a cozy lower temperature—maybe even throw on an extra layer of clothing—to reduce the strain on your heater.
  • Have repairs done immediately: It’s tempting to let a “small” repair need on a heater go rather than arrange to have it repaired. But that apparently small problem is likely forcing your heater to work harder and less efficiently—and it will spread to other components as well because of the strain. If you think something is malfunctioning in the heating system, call for repairs right away.
  • Replace the air filter regularly: If you use a forced-air system (furnace, heat pump), you need to change the air filter once a month during the winter. If the air filter becomes too clogged, it will cut off air flow and make your heater work harder than it should.
  • Schedule regular maintenance: Any heating system requires an annual check-up and tune-up from an HVAC technician to make sure it is running its best. Preventive maintenance will make necessary adjustments, replacements, and cleaning to keep the heater efficient. Maintenance will also catch potential problems and repair them before they can interfere with the heater’s operation.

Wm. Henderson Plumbing & Heating Inc. has been in business since 1977, and over that time we’ve earned the trust of many customers with our quality heating and cooling services. If you want help getting the most efficient heating in Springfield, PA, make us your first call.

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