This article courtesy of Washington Energy Services

Just a few simple tasks, like maintaining your heating equipment, can have a positive impact on your energy bills. If you have a furnace or heat pump, you can take these easy steps and help lower your costs this fall.  

Winter Warmth Checklist:  

1. Furnace owners, clean those filters! Electronic air cleaners should be cleaned every month. Hybrid electronic or replaceable media filters should be checked every three months and changed at least every six months. Dirty filters alone can reduce energy efficiency by up to 40%.
2. Make sure all of your heating vents and air return vents are open and cleared of any furniture, boxes, curtains and rugs. Outdoor heat pump units should be cleared of leaves or debris.
3. Heating and cooling equipment work best when maintenance is performed annually before the cold weather hits. A maintenance “tune up” will save energy and prolong the life of your home comfort system. Generators also benefit from maintenance. They need to be ready to perform if (when?) the wind and weather strike.

You can put your maintenance on autopilot with a maintenance contract from a reputable contractor. A technician will come to your home to test and inspect your system, fixing minor issues before they turn into major problems. They will also do any needed filter cleaning and perform an overall “tune up.” This tune up is also a great time to have your ducts cleaned, improving the air quality inside your home.

For more information on obtaining professional maintenance service, visit Washington Energy.

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