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Winter is coming faster than we think, and we want you to be prepared. Sure, we might not have a climate that\u2019s as bitterly cold as other parts of the world, but our winter seasons still pack quite the punch and require a fully functioning heater to keep us warm.<\/p>\n
Having a great heating system is about many things\u2014reliability, effectiveness, and efficiency. <\/em>You want a heater that\u2019s going to work as efficiently as possible. Our heating seasons are definitely too long to be overpaying for comfort! The good news is, there are several simple steps you can take that will boost the efficiency of your heater, and save you money as a result.<\/p>\n The thermostat of your HVAC systems may seem like a very small component, but it has a big job. It may be small, but it\u2019s essentially the \u201cbrain\u201d of your heating and cooling systems. It\u2019s the component through which you communicate with your climate control systems, and upgrading to even the most basic digital thermostat, or even better a programmable or smart thermostat, can help you start enjoying more efficient comfort.<\/p>\n The heat from your furnace can seep out through cracks in your windows and doors. This means you\u2019re losing energy that you are still paying for. You may consider investing in weatherstripping in order to seal your windows and doors, ensuring that the heat in your home stays <\/em>in your home.<\/p>\n This may seem like a strange tip to be sharing for fall and winter weather, but hear us out. Yes, when it\u2019s summertime, you use your ceiling fans in combination with your air conditioner. You may have noticed that this distributes the cooled air more effectively, and even allows you to turn the thermostat up a few degrees, saving money in the process.<\/p>\n Well\u2026 this same principle can be applied to your heater, simply by reversing the direction of the fan blades. There is a switch located near the center of the fan, usually above the blades. One flick of that switch and you\u2019ll have more efficient warmth! Do remember that when the weather warms back up again, you\u2019ll need to switch it back.<\/p>\n Scheduling routine maintenance tune-ups for your furnace or heating system is the number one way to make sure it works as effectively and efficiently as possible, throughout its lifespan. During maintenance, our technicians will fully inspect your furnace for any potential repair needs, we\u2019ll make adjustments, and we will comprehensively clean the system. Each of these steps ensures that the furnace works performs as well as possible.<\/p>\n Maintenance should be scheduled once a year for your furnace. If you\u2019re using a different kind of heating system, such as a year-round heat pump or ductless system, this doesn\u2019t mean you get to skip spring maintenance! You\u2019ll need biannual service for these types of systems.<\/p>\n For professional service on your Salem, OR heating<\/a> system, contact Comfort Flow Heating<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You want a heater that\u2019s going to work as efficiently as possible.<\/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":[6,91],"class_list":["post-1812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-heating","tag-salem"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1812","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1812"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1812\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1818,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1812\/revisions\/1818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1812"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1812"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Upgrade Your Thermostat<\/h2>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use Weatherstripping to Keep Drafts Away<\/h2>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use Your Ceiling Fans<\/h2>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Schedule Maintenance!<\/h2>\n