Heating & Cooling | Art McKamey

Q: With the heat season here, I was wondering if there was anything we could do to lower our utility bills.

A: There are several things you may be able to do. One thing would be to get your equipment tuned up to ensure it's running efficiently. You could look at the insulation in your home to see if it's worthwhile adding to it. If your heating equipment is very old you could look at new more efficient equipment. Consider a duel fuel or hybrid. You could also consider a Blower Door Test. A fan pulls a vacuum on your house and allows you the opportunity to seal any air leaks that show up. You would be amazed at the leaks we have found that could save a lot of money on utility bills. Even in new construction houses there are plenty of leaks that allow cold air to infiltrate into your home. Be Comfortable!

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