As we bid Spring a fond farewell and brace our feet for the Summer heat, the efficiency of our home heating system is probably the last thing on our minds. But ironically, summertime can be the ideal time for maintaining, repairing, or even upgrading your system.
The best time to have your system assessed is before you need it work flawlessly, not in the heart of winter. Most HVAC companies offer clients diagnostic checkups to make sure their systems are up-to-snuff before the worst of the weather hits, whether you need to weather weather that’s hot or cold. Just as the end of Spring is the best time to have your cooling system inspected, the warmer months provide the best opportunity to make sure you have the most effective and efficient home heating system possible.
Or are you looking to upgrade entirely? The summer months provide more than just a great maintenance window — they’re also a great time to overhaul that clunky, energy-wasting, outdated system, and install new, efficient renewable energy systems. Solar arrays can help reduce your energy bills. And geothermal home heating systems can help you use the naturally-occurring heat differential underground to take a big bite out of your winter energy bills.
Updating your home heating system can reap benefits in the summer, too. With your new system, you can install a programmable thermostat — which can also be used for your air conditioning. Homeowners who install programmable thermostats have slashed their energy bills by up to 10%.
As dismal a prospect as it may be to think about the impending winter while the sun shines bright and warm, it’s never too early to think about saving money down the line. Talk to your HVAC specialist, and see if now might be perfect time to make sure your heating system is ready to go — you’ll eliminate some worries, and be better able to keep your cool all summer long. Learn more.
