Improve Your Home’s Heat-Efficiency with Air Duct Cleaning

Posted on 12/12/2018

Winter is knocking on the door, and that means it’s time to power up the furnace. Is your home’s heating system prepared to take on the drop in temperature and other challenges winter brings? There are several ways you can ease the amount of work on your home’s system. 

Below are some tips that will help you keep your home warm and cozy all season long without putting a strain on your home’s heating and cooling system. 

Clean and unblock air vents

Rearrange furniture blocking vents. If a large piece of furniture is directly blocking an air vent, heat can get trapped in that one area while the furnace works harder to warm the rest of your home. You could also be losing heat through window glass if your hot air is blowing directly in that direction.

Vacuuming the outside of your air vents can help prevent blockages. Air duct cleaning removes grime that’s inside the vents and improves your system’s performance. When your air ducts are clear of dust and debris, your system doesn’t need to work as hard to maintain the desired temperature. air leaks through window

Add some insulation

This step may not seem relative to your home’s HVAC system; however, it plays an important role in the overall efficiency of your home. Insulation is one of the most efficient ways to save energy. Insulation acts as a barrier to heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer.

Check your thermostat

If you don’t have one already, winter is a great time upgrade to a programmable thermostat. Whether you’re using a programmable thermostat or adjusting your heat by hand, setting your thermostat to a cooler temperature at night and while you’re at work can save energy. Yes, your furnace will have to work hard to return to the desired heat when you return, but this burst is offset by the downtime while you’re out of the house or sleeping.

Furnace maintenance

You should check your furnace filters frequently. Clean and replace dirty filters. Clogged filters can greatly reduce furnace efficiency. Don’t forget to schedule an annual cleaning and tune-up to maintain peak efficiency and avoid costly repairs down the road.

Schedule a cleaning and inspection

A well-maintained and serviced system is highly efficient in functionality and energy consumption. Taking steps to become more heat-efficient can help with your own personal finances and the environment. Becoming more energy-efficient can decrease energy bills and reduce your home’s demand on energy plants, which benefits the environment by reducing carbon dioxide and fossil fuel emissions.

To get started with air duct cleaning use NADCA’s Find A Professional directory and find a certified air duct cleaner in your area.