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With the days getting shorter and the nights getting colder, your residential HVAC system will be working overtime to keep your home comfortable. This is when HVAC efficiency is especially important. An efficient system will cost much less to run, avoid wasting precious resources, and keep the entire home warm. Follow the tips below to help your heating system do its job this winter.

How to Make Your HVAC System More Efficient

1. Schedule a Chimney Inspection

If you have a fireplace with a chimney, you may be losing a lot of your heat through the chimney. Leaky flues are often overlooked when homeowners are trying to find spots with weak insulation. Have your chimney inspected at the beginning of each season, and have your contractor repair any leaks when found.

2. Program Your Thermostat

residential hvacMany people waste energy simply because they don’t know the best way to program their thermostat. Program your thermostat to run at 68 degrees Fahrenheit when you’re home during the day. Lower the temperature by 10 degrees whenever you’re out or asleep. You can program the system to start cooling down 30 minutes before you leave for the day and 60 minutes before bed. Have it start heating up again 30 minutes before you get home for the day or wake up in the morning.

If you’re traveling, keep the system a steady 15 degrees cooler when you’re gone. Turning the entire system off will actually cost more energy because your system will have to work much harder to heat up a frozen home.

3. Use a Dehumidifier

Too much moisture in the air harms your heating system. Your HVAC performs some dehumidification, but this isn’t its main function. Supplement it with portable dehumidifiers around the house, or install a whole-house system if your home has a humidity problem. This will improve efficiency, keep your family more comfortable, and prevent mold growth.

 

 

Scheduling a tune-up with a heating contractor will also have a significant impact on efficiency and reliability. Alleghany Highlands Mechanical Inc. is a trusted residential HVAC business serving homeowners throughout Covington, VA. Their licensed and insured team is committed to total customer satisfaction and is available 24/7 for emergencies. Learn more about their residential HVAC services online and call (540) 965-0767 to request a free estimate.

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