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As summer ends, you will likely start to use your central heating installation more frequently. However, if your furnace isn’t running efficiently, you will notice a spike on your energy bill that can add up to a considerable amount throughout the colder months. Below are a few strategies for keeping your home warm throughout fall.

How to Improve the Efficiency of a Furnace

1. Use Curtains

The sun is a free source of heat, even during fall and winter. To utilize this, open the curtains on south-facing windows during the day to take some stress off of your furnace. Likewise, closing those curtains at night will stop heat from escaping your home during colder hours. This is because it is harder for the heat to penetrate fabric than glass, trapping the warm air inside.

2. Replace the Filter

The filter in your HVAC system traps dust and debris before it can circulate throughout your central heating installation and into the home. However, the debris will clog the filter over time, putting more pressure on your furnace to blow air into the home. When the air cannot pass through the filter, your home stays cold, even though the furnace is constantly running. Change your filters every month to allow air to circulate easily.

3. Use a Programmable Thermostat

heating installationSetting a heating schedule for your home is one of the best ways to improve furnace efficiency. For the best results, lower the temperature up to 10 degrees at night, as well as when you’re not at home. Then, you can schedule it to turn on before you wake up in the morning and get home from work, providing a  warm home when you need it.

4. Check for Leaks

Hot air can escape through cracks in doors and windows. To keep heat inside, close all doors in the home, including the garage door. Also, make sure that your windows fit into their frames properly and do not have any noticeable gaps. Even small openings can facilitate considerable air exchange, so use caulk to seal any holes that you find.

5. Utilize Ceiling Fans

While many people assume fans only work to cool an area, they can also keep a home warm when running the furnace. This is because hot air rises, and fans operating at a low speed can push that air down to the floor. This keeps the warm air circulating throughout the home.

 

When you need regular maintenance for your central heating installation to ensure it is operating efficiently, contact Echols Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. in Coventry Township, OH. Their technicians have over 100 years of combined experience serving the downtown Akron area. They also offer 24/7 emergency furnace repair can quickly diagnose and fix any issues with your heating installation. Visit their website for more information about their services, and call (234) 248-2777 to schedule an appointment.

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