Many do not realize that ¼ to ½ of the heat leaving a furnace leaks out of the duct system!
Simply sealing up the ducts can save you some serious dough. This needs to be done with a professionally applied sealer that is sprayed into your duct system. It’s the same concept used in the “fix-a-flat” products you use for your car’s tires. So don’t just think about doors and windows when trying to reduce “leaks” around your house … gaps, cracks and disconnections in your duct work could be the biggest culprit of all.
Don’t Get Burned This Winter By High Heating Costs
Have a programmable thermostat installed (potential 15% reduction in heating costs)
Have your furnace cleaned & well maintained by a professional (cost will be offset by savings)
Change your filters monthly – not seasonally!
Maintain proper humidity levels.
Consider having an Infiltrometer "blower door" test. This pinpoints where your home's worst air leaks are as well as how leaky the overall house is.
Have your system checked for carbon monoxide which can be produced by a dirty or malfunctioning gas or oil furnace or water heater.
Install a low level carbon monoxide alarm. Keep in mind that alarms available from retail stores will not warn of hazardous chronic lower levels. More sensitive low level alarms are available from heating contractors.
Consider replacing your old furnace or heat pump.
If your system is more than 12 years old and you’re planning to stay in your home more than a few years, consider replacing it with a new, safer, more dependable system. This can pay for itself through energy savings by being up to twice as energy efficient.
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