{"id":484,"date":"2020-01-27T11:00:53","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T16:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/?p=484"},"modified":"2020-01-20T13:59:10","modified_gmt":"2020-01-20T18:59:10","slug":"tips-making-it-through-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/heating-service\/tips-making-it-through-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Making It Through Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/home-dollar-sign-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-485\" width=\"330\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/home-dollar-sign-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/home-dollar-sign-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/home-dollar-sign-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/home-dollar-sign.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter isn&#8217;t just about having enough heat to keep you comfortable\u2014it&#8217;s about paying as little as you can for the heat you need. That&#8217;s where efficiency comes in. An inefficient heater might still keep you warm and cozy, but your heating bills will be a disaster that will postpone your vacation and leave your budgeting plan in pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why we&#8217;d like to help as much as we can. One way to keep your system running as efficiently as possible is to address the need for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"furnace repair in Melbourne, FL (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/heating\/furnaces\" target=\"_blank\">furnace repair in Melbourne, FL<\/a> before issues start causing more damage. Between furnace maintenance, furnace repair, and other industry tips, we can help keep your furnace in great condition for as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t believe us? Below we&#8217;ll give you one or two bits of information you might have not known before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addressing Repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We mentioned earlier that addressing repairs is of the utmost importance when trying to save money on your heating bills. A heater that&#8217;s got everything in working order will always run more efficiently than a heater with small problems that are hindering its ability to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, don&#8217;t forget about your air ducts. An air duct system that&#8217;s in disrepair could leak up to 30% of your heated air before it ever reaches your rooms! This means you&#8217;ll pay more for heating than you should. Between the heating unit, air ducts, and vents, make sure your system is repaired if you notice anything out of the ordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps your system isn&#8217;t on the verge of breaking down or doesn&#8217;t seem to run with a repair need. That doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t still benefit from the help of a professional technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Routine maintenance can dramatically increase the efficiency of your heating system\u2014that&#8217;s just the truth of the matter. By lubricating ball bearings, clearing the system of dust and debris, and making sure that small parts are replaced, a technician can keep your system running efficiently for the foreseeable future. A professional can also address any repair needs ahead of time, giving you the details on how to solve it before it impedes your heating bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While having a professional check on your heating system is the best method for increasing efficiency, it doesn&#8217;t mean you have to sit around doing nothing. If you&#8217;re one of those homeowners who likes to help increase the efficiency of a home process, we&#8217;ve got some tips for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always start by replacing the air filter in your furnace. Air filters should be replaced every 1\u20133 months to ensure a healthy air intake for your heating system. Also, keeping the area around your furnace clean is a helpful way to make any issues very clear. Dust can quickly become a problem in a forced-air heating system, and keeping that area of your house cleaned and dusted will make it easier for a service professional to address problems and perform quality maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Let us help you make it through winter this year by keeping your furnace running efficiently. <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Call Complete Air &amp; Heat, Inc. (opens in a new tab)\">Call Complete Air &amp; Heat, Inc.<\/a> <em>Making families happy on the Space Coast since 1975.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter isn&#8217;t just about having enough heat to keep your comfortable\u2014it&#8217;s about paying as little as you can for the heat you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[101,102,100,6,89],"class_list":["post-484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-furnace-efficiency","tag-furnace-maintenance","tag-furnace-repair","tag-heating","tag-melbourne"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=484"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/484\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":487,"href":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/484\/revisions\/487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.completeairandheat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}