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Tips On How To Make Your Furnace Efficient (And Save Up To 28% On Utility Bills!)

If you are a homeowner, you want to save money any way that you can. And believe it or not, one of the quickest ways that you can save money is also the easiest. You can save money by optimizing your furnace. By doing a few small things, you can save money by optimizing and maintaining your furnace. Maybe even up to 37% of your utility bill.

The furnace is the heart of the home. It keeps you heated and warm. The furnace works by bringing in cold air from outside through the air ducts. That air will pass through a heat exchanger, warming it up to the temperature that is needed. A blower then pushes that air throughout the house, warming it up to what the thermostat is set at.

According to Smile HVAC Toronto Furnace Repair, a properly functioning and well-maintained furnace can keep you toasty and warm fora long time. Up to 20 years in some cases. And trust us, if you live in a cold region, the furnace is one of the first things you notice when it isn’t working.

There are a number of simple ways that you can help your furnace work more efficiently. From cleaning filters, cleaning ducts and vents to installing a new thermostat and regular maintenance, there are several things you can do that can help your furnace run better. Moreover, to help you lower your utility costs, it would be best to replace old HVAC parts since old ones could fail to keep your unit running efficiently. Parts like the capacitors, contactors, and evaporator coils must always be in top shape to keep it effectively performing. We’ve collected 5 simple tips that can not only optimize your furnace … but they may also be able to save you money.

  1. Clean/Change Your Filters

It’s such an easy thing to do but many of us forget about or neglect the filters in our furnaces. Cleaning these filters of dust and dirt allows for better airflow from the furnace. If you have a clogged filter, the furnace will have to work harder and spend more energy trying to push the air through that filter.

How often you should clean or change the filters varies from the furnace to furnace. But as a general rule, if you have replaceable filters in your furnace, you should change them at least every 90 days. If you have a non-replaceable filter, check it every month and if it looks like it might have a little too much gunk in it, give it a clean.

  1. Clean Your Air Ducts

This very much follows a similar idea to the filters. If your air ducts are clogged or blocked, your furnace has to work harder to get that air out. Keeping your ducts clean and maintained will allow for better airflow and allows your furnace to run better.

Ideally, you should have your air ducts cleaned at least once a year or a minimum of at least once every 3 years.

  1. Don’t Use Your Furnace Room For Storage

A mistake that many of us make is using the furnace room as a catch all storage area. Burying your furnace in clutter means that it will have to work harder to heat the room that it stands in. Give your furnace some space!

Give your furnace around 3 to 5 feet of space around it. Remember, if it doesn’t have to work as hard, your furnace will work better. This also helps prevent possible accidents with gas burning stoves.

Keeping clutter away from the heating vents around the house as well is also important. If a room feels cold, take a quick look to see if anything has been moved in front of a vent. You’d be amazed at how often we accidentally block heating vents in a room with furniture or other larger items. Keeping those vents clear can keep those rooms warm.

  1. Install a Smart Thermostat

Smart Thermostat

When you first get a smart thermostat, it may seem a little intimidating, especially if you aren’t very technologically inclined. But you shouldn’t be. Most models are easy to use and learn your routines. Some of them you can even control with your phone!

Why pay money for heating your home when you’re not there? Or turn down the heat when you’re in bed and turn it up for when you wake up? A smart thermostat will help optimize the use of your furnace and keep it from being used when it doesn’t have to be. A smart thermostat is an investment that will save you money.

  1. Get Your Furnace Serviced By A Professional

As we mentioned at the start, your furnace is like the heart of your home. It’s the main part of a system that keeps your house warm and toasty. Don’t wait until it breaks down in the middle of the winter to have it looked at by a professional.

Think of it like regular checkups from your doctor or dentist. It may seem like a pain to visit your dentist but getting that cavity filled now is much less painful than a root canal later. ARS – Rescue Rooter HVAC professionals in Santa Clarita can help detect and fix small issues with your furnace before they become a larger problem. A professional may even be able to spot a large problem that might not have any symptoms.

We recommend having an annual check-up for your furnace by professionals, like the ones at Smile HVAC. These maintenance visits might cost you a little bit now but they can save you a lot of money and inconvenience in the long run.


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Tips On How To Make Your Furnace Efficient (And Save Up To 28% On Utility Bills!)

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  1. There are some basic things that everyone can take care of to ensure that the utility bills are reduced. This is a great article that tells the practical steps to take so that money can be saved. The tips are useful for many people. The suggestion of using a smart thermostat is great. Please keep posting such information in the future also.

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