{"id":526,"date":"2021-01-04T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=526"},"modified":"2020-12-31T13:01:56","modified_gmt":"2020-12-31T21:01:56","slug":"how-to-use-your-heater-most-efficiently","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/how-to-use-your-heater-most-efficiently\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Your Heater Most Efficiently"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Winter is officially here, and the temperatures are only\ngoing to get colder. Are you prepared? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, we are in a climate known for its summer warmth, and it doesn\u2019t get as bone-chillingly cold here as it does in other parts of the country, but our winter seasons are still nothing to scoff at, and you need a well-functioning heater to stay comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a great heating system in place is about many\nthings\u2014reliability, effectiveness, and efficiency. You want a heating system that\nwon\u2019t cost you an arm and a leg to operate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is, there are some simple steps you can take\nto ensure that your heater is <\/em>working\nas efficiently as possible and saving you money. Read on to learn what they\nare! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step #1: Upgrade Your Thermostat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The thermostat of your HVAC systems might seem like a very\nsmall component, but it has a big job. This small device serves as the \u201cbrain\u201d\nof your HVAC systems and is the component through which you\u2019re able to\ncommunicate with your climate control systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upgrading to even the most basic digital thermostat\u2014or even\nbetter a programmable or smart thermostat\u2014will help you start enjoying more\nefficient comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step #2: Use Weatherstripping to Keep Drafts Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The heat being produced by your furnace and entering your\nliving space can seep out through cracks in the windows and doors. This means\nyou are losing energy that you\u2019re still paying for. You might consider\ninvesting in weather stripping to seal your drafty windows and doors, as this\nwill keep the heat inside your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step #3: Utilize Your Ceiling Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This might seem like a strange tip to be sharing during the\nwintertime, but bear with us! Yes, when it is summertime, you use your ceiling\nfans in combination with your AC to distribute the cooled air. You may have\nrealized that it helps you feel cooler and allows you to turn the thermostat up\na few degrees, saving you money in the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This same concept can be applied to your heater in the\nwintertime, by reversing the direction of the fan blades. There\u2019s a switch located\nnear the center of your ceiling fan, usually above the blades. One flick of\nthat switch and you\u2019ll have more efficient warmth. Of course, you\u2019ll want to\nremember that when spring and summer roll around again, you need to flip that\nswitch back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step #4: Invest in Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t already done so this season, the time to\nschedule your maintenance tune-up is now! Maintenance is the leading way to\nkeep your heater working as effectively and efficiently as possible throughout\nits entire lifespan. During maintenance, our techs will fully inspect your\nfurnace for any potential repair needs, we\u2019ll adjust components that need it,\nand we will thoroughly clean the system. Each of these steps ensures that the\nfurnace performs as well as it\u2019s intended to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furnace maintenance should be conducted once a year, ideally\nin the fall before you need the system the most. Consistency is what\u2019s most\nimportant here, though. So if it\u2019s been a year or more since your last tune-up,\ngive us a call today! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For expert service for your heating in Concord, CA<\/a>, contact Hometown Heating & Air Conditioning<\/a> today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here are some simple steps you can take to ensure you’re using your heater most efficiently, to increase comfort and save money. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[87,6],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=526"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":530,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526\/revisions\/530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}