Use these helpful furnace efficiency tips to save money this winter. Your furnace will work non-stop to keep you warm. While that constant use can rack up energy costs quickly, Tom’s Heating Service here to help you keep them low.

Tips to Help You Save Energy

Change Your Air Filter

Your air filter seem a small part of your home comfort system, but it’s an important one. It’s designed to capture airborne pollutants like dirt and dust as they flow through your house. These filters seem effective, but they can also get dirty as they catch more contaminants. If you don’t replace them regularly, they can actually block airflow, putting more stress on your furnace and A/C, and cause unnecessary breakdowns. Fresh filters keep your air clean and healthy and help your HVAC systems operate efficiently.

Have Your Ducts Cleaned

Even with an air filter, contaminants can build up inside your ducts, block airflow, and affect your health. By having your ducts professionally cleaned, you can keep your air clean, your family healthy, and your heating and cooling systems operating smoothly.

Program Thermostat for Winter

The best way to save money this year is to program your thermostat for cold weather. This means setting your programmable thermostat for as low a temperature as is comfortable. The lower the temperature on your thermostat, the less energy your furnace uses to heat your home.

We recommend lowering the temperature when everyone  out of the house. You may also want to lower the temperature in your home if you plan on going away on a winter vacation. Remember to keep the temperature above 55 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent the pipes from freezing.

Schedule Maintenance

Routine heating maintenance  all about making furnace efficiency improvements. Our experts inspect every working part inside your furnace, making sure that nothing  faulty and that the unit itself operates exactly like it supposed to. When we’re done, your system will run as efficiently as possible