Maintenance

1. Lock your windows.

The window lock presses the weather stripping tightly together to give you a better seal and keep conditioned air inside your home.

2. Shut your garage door.

Your garage provides a buffer between your house and the outdoors. With the door closed it will stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, avoiding adding any additional stress on your heating and cooling system.

3. Draperies and shades can cut your costs. 

During the winter, open the draperies on your south-facing windows during the day and close them at night. This allows the warming sunlight to enter your home during the day and keeps the cold night air out.  In summer, close the draperies in the daytime and open them at night for the opposite effect. Also, make sure your draperies do not cover the vent.

4. Close doors quickly. 

The longer a door is open, the more unconditioned air it allows into the house, requiring your heating and cooling system to work harder to maintain a consistent temperature.

5. Rearrange your furniture.

Ensure your furniture is not blocking airflow from registers or the return air grille. You can optimize your system’s heating and cooling power by allowing the air to flow freely through your house.

6. Get a seasonal system check-up. 

Have a qualified heating and cooling contractor from At Your Service 417 Heating and Air Conditioning LLC perform a complete system check-up. Preventative maintenance on your home heating and cooling system is one of the best ways to save money on your energy bill.