Make Your HVAC System More Efficient
To save money and feel more comfortable indoors, regardless of the weather outside make improvements to your home's HVAC system rather than blaming the temperature extremes for your higher energy bill. Here are some measures which are effective and not expensive at all. Seal air duct leaks immediately The leaks force your HVAC system to work harder and use more energy by increasing the loss of warm/cool air. A close inspection will reveal where the leaks are exactly and how big they are. Wall vent duct should be sealed with a material which is especially designed for the purpose. Mastic sealant is considered to be the best choice followed by metal tape. Remember that duct tape or any other simple home material won't do a good job at all. Watch out with the furnace filters To keep the indoor air quality high people are often recommended buying thicker filters. They may slow down the air flow and cause lower energy efficiency while they perform this function exceptionally we...