Like every mechanical system, your Gulf Breeze, FL, furnace needs some help to continue achieving its optimal efficiency. Consider the following five tips for boosting your furnace’s efficiency this winter.
1. Keep All Registers Clear
When furniture or other items block registers, the air won’t be able to circulate properly throughout the rooms, which can also occur when you intentionally close your registers. Keep every vent open and leave ample space around and above them to allow for adequate and well-balanced heat distribution.
2. Use Window Curtains
Your windows are a significant source of heat loss during the winter, causing your furnace to run more often, but adding thick blinds or a set of quality curtains can combat the issue. They also help reduce cold spots during unusually low temperatures or windy days.
3. Change Your Air Filter
Your furnace’s air filter protects the system from airborne contaminants that can restrict airflow, which kills your system’s efficiency. Check the filter every month, and change it when it becomes dirty. Most furnace filters only need changing every 30 to 90 days, depending on the circumstances of the home.
3. Keep Your Ceiling Fans Running
You probably know how ceiling fans help make your home feel cooler during the hot summer months, but what you may not be aware of is how beneficial they can be during the winter. Since heat rises, ceiling fans that are running counterclockwise force the heat back down to the rest of the room.
4. Get Routine Maintenance
Technicians who come to do professional maintenance can check that your furnace is working as it should while looking for anything that may be preventing it from operating at its best. This can help reduce the furnace repairs you may need.
Your furnace only remains efficient when you take care of it by keeping on top of the maintenance and care it needs. Call to schedule your routine furnace maintenance with our reliable technicians at Lunsford Air Conditioning & Heating.
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