Dress
appropriately for the season even when indoors.
Discover
your ideal indoor temperature during heating (typically 68 degrees – 70
degrees).
Set your thermostat
and avoid thermostat juggling.
Calculate the ideal summer
indoor temperature by subtracting 15 degrees from the outdoor temperature (90
degrees outdoors = 75 degrees indoors).
Humidify your
home during the heating season. Since moist air
retains heat a moist room will feel warmer.
Consider
installing a setback thermostat. Viking Heating can program the thermostat
to perform at precise temperatures throughout the day.
Clean
or replace your furnace filters regularly. Dirty filters make your system work
harder.
Close
the damper on your fireplace when it’s not in use.
Check the seals around your windows and doors and apply the necessary caulking
to prevent energy loss.
Leave
your storm windows on all year long. They provide valuable year-round insulation.
Apply
weather stripping to all exterior doors, this will prevent
drafts and energy loss.
Check the insulation in your ceilings and walls. Homes without proper insulation
use twice as much fuel to heat as a home with proper insulation.
Windows
should have ample coverings to provide shade from warm sunlight in summer months
and added insulation in the winter.
Avoid
placing furniture over or in front of registers or air returns.
Keep your garage door closed in winter and summer.
In
summer, avoid activities such as cooking or laundering during warmest periods
of the day.
Fill
your dishwasher completely before running it.
When
purchasing a new or replacement condensing unit, request that it be placed on
the shaded side of your home.
When
buying new home comfort equipment, rely on Viking Heating for the appropriate
equipment size for your home. Don’t buy equipment that is larger than you
need.
Prevention can make a difference. Have your system cleaned and checked by
Viking Heating at least once a season.
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