The cold wind beating down your door can only mean one thing -- winter is finally here, and so is your heating bill. Luckily, there are a few simple ways to cut your home heating bills this winter. Start with these five techniques:
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Installing a gas furnace is a reliably safe way to keep Fort Wayne's winter chill at bay. However, problems with your system can occur at any time. Knowing how to detect a gas leak can protect your family's health and safety.
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Air purifiers can provide relief from spring and fall pollen allergies, as well as other air contaminants, but only if you use them correctly. Correct use includes finding just the right location for your air purifier.
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Discovering you have a water heater leak can be worrisome, but leaks don't always mean you need a new water heater. Fortunately, many common causes of leaks can be taken care of by yourself.
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An airtight home will help you save money on energy, but it could also diminish the quality of your indoor air as not enough fresh air can get inside to replace the stuffy, dirty air that accumulates, especially during the winter. One way to combat this is to install a whole home ventilation system. A good ventilation system will be quiet, and should run continuously and automatically. You do not want your whole home ventilation system to raise utility bills significantly, or be noisy or drafty.
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Residents of the Fort Wayne area have a lot of choices when it comes to home heating. A dual-fuel heating system provides a number of benefits, making it an option well worth considering, especially if you're tired of your old, inefficient furnace.
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If you've looked to purchase a new furnace ahead of the coming winter in Indiana, you may have noticed that there are several options available. Your decision to purchase a single-stage, two-stage or variable-speed furnace will depend on your budget, heating requirements, insulation and the size of your home. By consulting with an HVAC professional, you'll be able to find a furnace that reliably keeps your family comfortable at a reasonable price.
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Have you noticed an excessive amount of dust near the registers for your ductwork? A small amount is normal, but when a significant amount becomes noticeable, a professional duct cleaning may be necessary. Dust and pollen circulating through the duct system can trigger symptoms in allergy sufferers in your household, as well as individuals who suffer from respiratory ailments. If you can't remember the last time your air ducts were cleaned, you may want to consider an inspection.
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Bigger is not always better when it comes to choosing a furnace for your home. In fact, having an over-sized furnace can be counter-productive. Problems that can arise include reduced efficiency, uneven heating, and a shorter furnace lifespan, all of which can cost you your hard-earned money.
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas that is produced in exhaust from vehicles, gas furnaces, stoves, wood fires and other appliances that work by combustion. Unfortunately, CO can be very hazardous to humans and animals, and, in fact, causes hundreds of accidental deaths in the United States every year. Since it can't be detected by sight or smell, how would you know if you'd been exposed to carbon monoxide?
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Many people would be surprised at the impact that indoor air quality has on a home, and by extension all the people in it. If you have any reason to suspect that your home's breathing air is not what it should be, an indoor air quality test will confirm or disprove the notion for you, so you'll know if it needs attention.
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With summer behind us and fall already heading toward winter, now's the time to start completing fall maintenance tasks in your Fort Wayne area home. One of the most important tasks is sealing air leaks while preparing for winter.
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Although the selection process can be overwhelming, choosing the furnace filter that best meets your needs is important to keep your HVAC system operating efficiently while reducing airborne pollutants within your home and improving indoor air quality (IAQ).
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Preparing your heat pump for the heating season requires more than switching it from A/C mode to Heat mode on your thermostat. When you take the time to prepare and maintain your heat pump before the cold weather arrives, you help maximize its performance and catch small problems before they become unwanted expensive headaches during a heating contractor’s busiest season.
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a real threat lurking in your Fort Wayne area home. This colorless, odorless gas is hazardous and potentially lethal to humans and animals. It can be emitted from any combustion appliance in your home, including gas-powered water heaters and furnaces, if they're malfunctioning or not venting properly. It is very important to identify CO leaks quickly and address the situation immediately before it endangers your family. Carbon monoxide detectors are the best way to protect your family from this invisible danger.
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Remember the "good old days": lead paint covering children's toys, DDT in our pesticides, family vehicles without child safety seats, and mercury-filled thermostats. Increased research and advances in technology have revealed the dangers behind the use of all these once-accepted items. Change can be slow in coming. Mercury-filled thermostats may have served their purpose at one time, but it's definitely time for them to go.
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If you are replacing your storage tank water heater or are installing a new one in a new construction or commercial building, you may be considering a tankless water heater. These take up much less space for installation and are more efficient than storage water heaters. They also offer a constant supply of hot water, as long as they're sized correctly for your needs. The initial cost may be higher for purchase and installation, but in the long run a tankless unit should last much longer than a storage water heater and save much more in monthly water heating costs, since a tankless unit doesn't need to keep 40-50 gallons of water heated constantly.
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While it's true that geothermal heat pump systems require less maintenance than traditional HVAC systems, addressing a few key issues can help you maintain your geothermal system in top condition for decades.
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In most cases, consumers wait for their water heater to go out before they consider a replacement. This can lead to a lack of hot water until the old model is replaced, and it may result in a higher cost up-front because you won't be able to wait for end-of-the-years sales or other discounts that might be available. Since this is somewhat of an emergency, you may have to pay a premium for immediate service.
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With home heating season just around the corner here in the Fort Wayne area, now's the time to start thinking about your yearly furnace tune-up. Whether your home has an oil-burning furnace or more likely, one fueled by natural gas, scheduling a yearly furnace tune-up with a licensed professional so your furnace can be cleaned, inspected and adjusted will ensure its safe and efficient operation.
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