Tips of the Week
Each week Broomhall Brothers presents a tip that may help you learn more about your heating and air conditioning systems or to solve a specific problem. To narrow your search, our tips are grouped into four broad categories: Cooling, General, Heating, and Plumbing.
Service Agreements!
Consider signing up for a service agreement or a planned maintenance agreement for your equipment. This can be a great tool in creating a budget for maintenance and repairs. You may even be able to find a plan that includes large repairs or replacement in the plan.
Are your Ducts in a row?
Another energy saving tip would be have the duct-work in your home sealed if it is not already done. Unsealed ducts allow the hot air that your furnace is pushing to be partially lost through heat transfer through the ducts into the open space around them. When the ducts in your home are sealed, you guarantee no heat loss through the duct work and all the air being pushed through the vents. This allows the rooms you are heating to reach temperature fast which means your system runs less and you energy bill will be lower.
Why should I buy a programmable thermostat?
Having a programmable thermostat in your home can save you an average annual saving of up to 15% off your energy bill. By programming your thermostat with multiple day & night settings you can monitor your heating and cooling better and you can eliminate the constant turning up & down of the thermostat. When purchasing a programmable thermostat, consider the type of system you have, look for one with an energy star rating, and Lux & Hunter.
Keep your equipment clean.
The best thing you can do for your heating & cooling equipment is to have the system cleaned and serviced at least once a year. Keeping your equipment clean will ensure proper operation and prolong the life of your equipment by years.
CO Detection
Install a CO monitor to alert you to harmful CO levels if you have a fuel-burning furnace, stove or other appliance, or an attached garage. A good rule of thumb is that you should have a CO monitor within 10 feet of every sleeping space/ bedroom.
Money Saving Tips!
Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The smaller the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be.
Thermostat Maintenance
Remember to change the batteries in your thermostat every 4-6 months. A good rule of thumb is to change them for the summer AC season and the fall/ winter heating season or when you change your clocks for daylight savings!