With the arrival of fall, the leaves will turn, the beaches will be abandoned, and the night air will become dry and chilly. What this inevitably means for many homeowners is that their furnaces will begin to belch warm air to keep houses toasty. Unfortunately, this is a somewhat useless gesture if a house is drafty or poorly insulated. The heat quickly dissipates, leaving a cold house and an empty wallet. Eliminating drafts and adding insulation can make your heating dollar go further, and reduce cold airflow into your home. Most people think of cars when they hear the term “Fuel efficiency”, but striving for efficiency while heating your house could save you just as much (if not more) money.
ServiceMaster recommends taking these steps to ensure fuel efficiency:
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Taking these steps may seem expensive, but good maintenance of a heating or cooling system will save money in the long run. For more insurance tips and topical relevant insurance resources, visit the Andrew G. Gordon, Inc. Webpage. Or to see free educational insurance videos, check out our whiteboard video library.
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