| Here are some tips from the R.S. Andrews | | | | system is over ten years old, switching to a new, |
| Technicians on how you can save money and | | | | efficient system could pay for itself with the |
| ensure your comfort with your home's heating | | | | money you'll save on utilities. With 90% Variable |
| system:- Have your furnace tuned up and | | | | speed furnaces, you get maximum gas efficiency, |
| inspected for safety before the coldest weather | | | | low electricity usage and even delivery of warm |
| arrives. Have a professional change your filter, | | | | air - no more hot and cold spots.- Change your |
| inspect your blower wheel (and clean, if needed), | | | | ceiling fan switches to rotate in reverse |
| check burner for rust, and check heat exchanger | | | | (clockwise). This pulls the warmer air down into |
| for cracks to make sure your system is running | | | | the living zone.- Install foam gaskets on all your |
| efficiently. Your heating system makes up most | | | | exterior wall outlets, light switches and |
| of your family's energy bill.- Caulk around all your | | | | receptacles. This prevents air/wind leaks from |
| exterior door trim and windows. While you're at | | | | competing with your furnace. Be sure to turn off |
| the doors, check to see if they need new | | | | the electricity at the breaker box before installing |
| weather-stripping.- Check your attic, attached | | | | the gaskets.- Have a whole-house humidifier |
| garage walls and basement to be sure you have | | | | installed on your home heating system. Humidity |
| adequate insulation.- Use a programmable | | | | levels have a great impact on your comfort. You |
| thermostat while you're not at home or asleep at | | | | can dial down your thermostat four degrees and |
| night. They assure your comfort and save on | | | | feel just as comfortable.- Switch to a tankless |
| energy bills. The newest generation can store six | | | | water heater. Why pay to heat and reheat your |
| or more settings per day.- Consider a Hybrid | | | | old tank water heater...even when you're not at |
| Heating System. With prices of heating your | | | | home? Switch to an on-demand water heater and |
| home with gas up almost 70% over last year, a | | | | save up to 70% on your gas usage.- Check any |
| Hybrid System allows you to run your heat on | | | | exposed heating ducts for loose joints and leaks. |
| electricity until the coldest weather, and then | | | | If you find any, call a professional to repair your |
| switches over to gas heating. This is the ideal for | | | | duct system.Stacy Dowling with R.S. Andrews in |
| optimal efficiency and comfort.- If your heating | | | | Atlanta, Georgia. |