How To Heat a Home The Green Way This St. Patrick's Day!
The central heating system can take a lot of energy to work if it is not maintained properly. Homeowners should consider making their homes more ‘green’ or energy efficient by utilizing a few tips and tricks suggested by experts.
Surprisingly, small changes like ceiling fan installations, air filter changes, and smart thermostats can lower energy usage and bills each month!
Install and Utilize Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans take less energy to power and keep on than a temperature regulating system like heating or cooling. Instead of relying on an HVAC system and frequent maintenance, homeowners can install and replace old ceiling fans.The direction and the speed matter a lot too. When a ceiling fan is going in the wrong direction, it still circulates the air but can unintentionally push the air out of the room, making the furnace or heating system work harder. When this occurs, homeowners spend more money on their energy bills than anticipated.
Ceiling fans also last a long time which means homeowners won’t have to worry about frequently repairing or replacing these fans. However, cleaning the blades often can help with the accumulation of dust to avoid problems with the air filter.
Frequently Change Air Filters
Heater maintenance takes effort. It is more than just simply repairing the system when it breaks. Instead, homeowners should periodically change out any air filters to ensure that a heater is working.
Clean air filters are free from debris, dust, and trash trapped inside the filter. These particles block the airflow from the system, causing the system to work harder and push more air to heat a home.
Instead of investing in heater repair, homeowners should look at maintenance plans for air filter changes. Although experts recommend changing an air filter every 2-3 months, the frequency goes up if a homeowner has pets that shed a lot.
Install a Smart Thermostat
If homeowners notice their furnace isn't working, it's time to look at the system. Most of the time, the error is in the thermostat. When a thermostat gets too old, it struggles to communicate with the set temperature and the furnace system. This leads to a need for frequent furnace maintenance, which can add up.
Instead, homeowners should look at smart thermostats as an option. These thermostats are easy to use and beneficial. Many of them are wi-fi enabled and programmable. Homeowners can change the temperature from their phone, keeping it at a set amount of degrees.
When there are few changes to a smart thermostat, this decreases energy usage. The heater or furnace no longer has to work as hard, leading to a lower energy bill.
About Laney's Inc.
Laney’s Inc. has served its community for nearly 60 years, offering free second opinions, competitive pricing, and world-class service. They also offer maintenance plans to give customers peace of mind. Call them today for heating and cooling services in Fargo, ND.
