Your Guide to Comfort and Efficiency

Follow these tips to keep your finance in good condition, save money on repairs and increase your systems efficiency.

As winter draws nearer, it's time to start thinking about preparing your heating system for the colder months ahead. Servicing and maintaining your heating system can help you reduce the risk of damage to your home due to breakdowns caused by clogs and other issues. It can also make your heating system more efficient, helping you to save on your energy bills. Follow these four tips to make sure your heating system is ready for the first cold snap of winter.

It's September, kids have just started school, and winter is probably the last thing you're thinking about right now. That's exactly why right now is the time to schedule a fall furnace maintenance appointment. Before you know it, October cold snaps are going to arrive. If you wait until then to find out that your furnace won't turn on, is making strange noises, or is costing you way more to run than it should, you could be sitting in the cold while you wait for an available furnace technician during the beginning of the winter rush.

When people consider buying a new furnace, they see an efficiency rating on the appliance. But, what does furnace efficiency mean, and how do buyers know what they need? Furnace efficiency is merely one part of the overall efficiency of your HVAC systems. And, furnace efficiency requires proper care and maintenance for maximum output and longevity of the appliance. With the right equipment, as well as professional maintenance and assistance from A. Borrelli HVAC, property owners improve their furnace efficiency.

With winter coming on, it's time to start thinking about turning on the old furnace, and that means that it's time for your furnace's annual inspection and tune-up. Just like people need an annual physical from their doctor, you need to have a professional clean and inspect your furnace at least once a year. There are a lot of good reasons to do this, but one big one is that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends it to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide in your house, a buildup which can potentially prove deadly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that around 80 people die every year due to carbon monoxide poisoning caused by malfunctioning heating systems across the nation. Because carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, it can build up to toxic levels before you're even aware that it's there. A furnace tune-up is a cheap and painless way to make sure that your family is safe this winter.

Most people think about their HVAC systems primarily in the summer and winter months. In spring and autumn, we're less likely to run the AC or our heater, and so they tend to become out of sight and out of mind. But it's during the fall that your heater is most likely to kick on for the first time of the season, and so it's a good idea to start thinking HVAC thoughts as the kids head back to school and the leaves begin to turn.