5 Winter HVAC Tips

HomeSense Team

December 13, 2021

Winter is here and it’s time to begin considering how to best manage your heating system. By understanding your furnace and following through on a few maintenance tasks, you can help prevent problems this winter. Here are 5 winter HVAC tips:

1. Check for drafts, cracks, & insulation

Warm air can escape from your house in several ways during winter. When this happens, your system works harder to maintain temperature, reducing efficiency and potentially causing problems. Check your home for drafts, cracks, and areas that need more insulation. Addressing these issues can improve heating efficiency.

2. Don’t set your temperature too high

Understand how your thermostat works. If the temperature is currently 67 and you want it to be 72, setting your thermostat to 75 won’t heat your home faster—it will just cause the system to run longer once it reaches 72. Set your thermostat to your desired temperature and be patient while the system heats your home.

3. Find your ideal temperature setting

A smart thermostat can help reduce energy costs during winter. Energy Saver recommends setting your thermostat at 68 degrees while you’re home during the day, and lowering it to around 60 when you’re away or sleeping. Each degree you lower your thermostat can reduce your utility bill.

4. Have routine maintenance done

Regular maintenance is important for your furnace. Like your car, your HVAC system needs routine maintenance to work effectively. Many warranties require routine maintenance to stay valid, and regular service can help prevent costly repairs. Our Maintenance Membership is $99 per year and includes both a furnace and AC tune-up, along with discounts on other products and services.

5. Change your air filter regularly

Change your air filter regularly. Regular filter changes help prevent costly repairs. When your air filter gets dirty and clogged, it causes the blower motor to work harder, which can lead to premature failure. Set a monthly reminder in your phone to check your filter.

Following these winter HVAC tips can help keep your furnace running smoothly. If you run into problems, give us a call at 317-203-8149 or set up an appointment online.

Posted in: Heating, Heating and Cooling FAQs, HVAC Indianapolis

Posted in: Heating, Home Care Tips, Indoor Air Quality

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