1.Open up your air vents.
- Ensure that nothing is blocking your vents with furniture.
- To ensure that you are getting enough airflow and are not breathing in contaminated air, schedule a duct cleaning service.
2. Examine your air filter.
- Ensure that your air filter is changed on a regular basis (every one to two months).
- Your heating system may experience increased strain if your air filters are dirty, which can limit air movement.
3. Get a furnace serviced on time.
- Make sure your heating system is prepared for the season by scheduling a professional furnace tune-up.
- Frequent maintenance can extend the life of your equipment.
4. Examine your thermostat.
- Verify that your thermostat is set correctly to turn on your furnace at specific temperatures.
5. Close drafts around windows and doors.
- Drafts around windows or doors can make your heating system work harder than necessary, which will raise your energy costs.
6. Make sure the furnace cabinet is clean.
- Make sure everything in the vicinity of your furnace is tidy and free of anything that could impede airflow.
7. If you have an air conditioner, cover its condenser outside.
- During the winter, the inclement weather or even rats seeking a warm place to live might harm your air conditioning condenser.
- Investing in a fitted cover can stop damages similar to these from happening.
8. Consider the age of your heating system.
- With time, your furnace will become less efficient, raising your energy costs.
- If properly maintained, the average furnace lasts roughly fifteen years.