Heating systems have always played an important role in the home and the workplace. They keep us warm, comfortable, and safe when the temperature outside starts to drop. Like any other appliance in your home, your high-efficiency heating system requires routine maintenance. With certain manufacturers of high-efficiency heating systems, when routine maintenance is not performed they have the right to not honor your system’s warranty. Without a warranty, you could be out a lot of money if something were to go wrong. 

Here are tips for keeping your heating system up and running during those cold winter months: 

Replace old filters with new ones

 Heating systems that are poorly maintained often have dirty filters that are clogged with dust and allergens. The filters in your high-efficiency heating system need to be replaced regularly. Using new filters will not only give you better air quality but also lessen the dust and allergens that might be dangerous to the health of your family.

Make sure the ducts are clean

Everyone always wants their system to work at maximum efficiency and to do so you must keep your heating ducts clean. If you don’t keep up with the cleaning of your ducting dust and debris will reduce airflow. When airflow is reduced it is impossible for the system to operate at maximum capacity. Since the system is not working at its peak capacity this will cause higher energy consumption adding to the cost of your energy bills. Cleaning your ducts is essential to ensuring that your home heating system is running as efficiently as possible. 

Maintaining your heat pump

Caring for and maintaining your heat pump is one of the most important things you need to keep in mind when thinking about routine maintenance of your home heating system. Double-checking that it is working properly can save you money as well. Monitoring its condition will help prevent a bigger issue. It is always best to be aware of an issue before you’re left in the cold in the middle of winter.

If you follow these simple tips you will be sure to get the most out of the money you spend on home heating during the coldest parts of the year. It is important to make sure that you schedule your routine maintenance appointments with a professional home heating company. If you are in the Franklin, Bellingham, Hopkinton, and Foxborough area Benny’s energy is the best choice to call for all of your home heating needs.