Your Comfortable Heating And Air System

Being uncomfortable in your own home is not a pleasant feeling, so you need to be constantly checking on our heating and air to make sure that everything is in the proper order before each of the seasons. Often, when they don't work after troubleshooting it, you need to have a new system installed, however, most of the time you will find that it may just need a tune up or a good cleaning.

If you don't think that your heating and air system is working, the first thing you can do is make sure that the problem is not the filter by checking it and changing it if it is dirty. It is often recommended that you change the filter every three to four months, depending on the system's usage. If the filter is dirty, the flow of air is not as efficient and it will not work, as it should, costing you to have to get it repaired more often as well as shortens its life.

Another thing you could do to make sure that the heating and air system is working properly is to have technician that you trust perform a tune-up once a year. He will make sure that your thermostat is working properly for the utmost of energy savings, make sure that all the connections are tight, lubricate any moving parts, clean out any clogs out of the condenser, and make sure your system is operating safely.

To save as much energy as possible, you can have a thermostat installed that can be programmed to work while you are sleeping or on vacation, allowing you to be comfortable in any season. They are usually sold pre-set so that you can get the highest efficiency and your HVAC technician can install it for you. They can be bought either from your heating and cooling company or at your local hardware store.

Most homes have places where energy is leaking out, such as the ducts, crawlspaces, and the attic. You can solve this problem by using duct sealant or tape that has metal backing to help you keep out the frigid winter air and the hot summer air to give you ultimate comfort all year long.

If you have a system that is over 15 years old, you may want to consider having a new system installed to give you a better energy efficiency rating. Most products that have been made within the last 10 years qualify for an "energy star" rating by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and could save you up to 30% annually on your energy bills.

If you have cleaned the filter, and have had your heating and air technician perform seasonal tune-ups, and you are still not comfortable in your home, you may need to take that next step and buy a new system. Your technician can help you find the system that works best for your home.