What is the best way to save money on heating and cooling costs?
Well, there is no one best way for everyone – but here are some tips to help you save money on your utility bills: Keep the air filter clean. It is a good idea to change your air filter every 30 to 60 days during the season (heating or cooling), more if you run your blower on “constant fan”. Dirty air filters reduce airflow and result in less comfort and higher operating costs. Worse, the reduced airflow is a primary cause of equipment failure. Inadequate airflow can cause stress that will crack a heat exchanger in the heating season and can create pressures that cause compressor failure in the cooling season. Keep your equipment maintained. Every furnace, boiler, heat pump and air conditioner comes with recommended (and required!) annual maintenance from the manufacturer. Just as with your car, maintenance will keep the equipment operating at peak efficiency and avoid breakdowns. Regular maintenance will add years of useful life to your equipment as well. Comfort systems are a big inv
