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ASI Weblog
Minimize Heating Costs This Winter
With winter coming & gas prices sky rocketing your homes heating costs can get out of hand, but not if you treat your furnace right. Conserve energy and save money by using you furnace wisely, and following these easy tips.
- Keep your heating system in good shape. Have it professionally maintained; A precision tune up & safety check will not only help keep you and your family safe & warm this winter, it can save you as much as 50% on your heating bills.
- Use a digital programmable thermostat and save as much as 40% on your heating bills. They are easy to use and one of the best values on the market.
- If your furnace is over 15 years old find out how the energy efficiency of your unit can be increased. When shopping for a new furnace pay attention to the efficiency of the furnace (AFUE Rating) as well as the efficiency of the electric blower motor that circulates the air. That right, many furnaces today not only save on natural gas, they also reduce electrical costs by 85%. This technology is especially effective for allergy suffers who are able to run their whole house high efficiency air filtration units 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for less than $10 per month.
- Bigger isn’t always better. An oversized furnace will cost you more to run, creates drafts, increased air noise and large temperature swings that detract from your homes comfort.
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