{"id":729,"date":"2022-01-17T11:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T16:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/?p=729"},"modified":"2022-01-13T14:33:47","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T19:33:47","slug":"how-to-help-your-heater-this-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mechanicalac.com\/blog\/heating-service\/how-to-help-your-heater-this-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Your Heater this Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Is your home feeling cozy and warm this winter? Or does it feel like it\u2019s either too hot or too cold, but never quite right? If the latter is the case, your heater may need a little help. Don\u2019t worry, these small changes can be quick and cost-effective. Here is a closer look at a few simple home remedies. Plus, our expert team will tell you when it\u2019s time to call a professional HVAC company in Palm City, FL.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Uncover Your Vents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This may sound obvious\nbut take a look around your home and check your heating vents. Are they covered\nby furniture or curtains? If yes, you are forcing your heating system to work\nharder than necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result,\ncomponents may need more maintenance, and your heating bills will rise. To help\nyour heating system even more, vacuum the vents to remove dust and any other\nparticulate that may have accumulated over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Seal The Gaps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No matter how well\nyour heater is working, it has little chance to be effective if there are big\ngaps under your doors or around your windows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider applying\nweatherstrips to your doors and check for gaps around your power sockets.\nSimple improvements around your home may save you up to 20% on your heating\nbill.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Change Your Heater Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When was the last time\nyou looked at the settings for your heating thermostat? Are you sure it is\nworking well for your and your family\u2019s daily routine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many American\nhouseholds set their thermostats high but only run them for a short time. As a\nresult, your home cools down and the heater has to work harder to increase the\ntemperature. Keeping the thermostat lower but constant will help reduce your\nheating bill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, can you\nremember when you last ran out of hot water? If your answer is \u201cNever!\u201d chances\nare your water heater is set too high. Consider changing your settings to somewhere\nbetween 110- and 120-degrees Fahrenheit to have hot water available without\nscalding your hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Check Your Filters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The air filters on\nyour HVAC system work especially hard in the summer and in the winter. That\nmeans they need to be changed regularly to help them work efficiently. Some\nHVAC systems require monthly changes, other filters can last up to three\nmonths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overworked filters not\nonly increase your heating bills. They also damage the quality of the air you\nbreathe in your home and can lead to health problems in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Consider an Energy Audit and\nRegular Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scheduling an energy\naudient and regular maintenance of your HVAC system may seem like an\nextravagance, but the opposite is true. Well-maintained heating and cooling systems\nwork as efficiently as possible, saving you money both during colder and warmer\nmonths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular maintenance\nalso helps spot problems as they develop, when it is easy to fix them. As a\nresult, you avoid costly repairs, and the maintenance more than pays for\nitself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Mechanical Air Conditioning<\/a> for your heating care. We’re “Your Trusted Choice in A\/C Repair.”<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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