Winter Weather Tips to energy savings:

Tis the season of high heating bills, the glow of a roaring fire and warm, fuzzy socks! To ease some of the burden we are all feeling, Robert S. has offered some advice.

 The cold weather season is here whether we like it or not. The majority of your energy consumption during those bitter days will be your home heating system. Trying to keep your house / family comfortable while keeping your energy bills manageable is a challenge. The struggle to keep the thermostat turned down to wearing layer on top of layers of clothing is a never ending battle. Hopefully we have listed below a few tips that might make that struggle more manageable.

 • Set your thermostat at one temperature. Set your thermostat and "forget it".    Changing the thermostat settings regularly can cause higher utility bills and also cause the unit to work harder.

• Check all your supply register dampers to make sure they are open and air is circulating from them.

• Run ceiling fans.  Ceiling Fans have a reverse mode that takes the warm air from the ceiling and pushes it down to the floor level.

• Make sure your supply and return vents are all free of obstruction so air can flow freely. Adjust your registers upstairs to 50-75% so that more hot air is sent to the downstairs registers. Heat rises.

• Make sure your filters are checked, cleaned or replaced regularly.  A dirty filter can restrict air flow and prevent proper heating. Every 90 days is recommended.

• Consider installing a humidifier to produce moisture to prevent that dry, stuffy feeling you get in the winter. Also consider purchasing an air cleaner to help ensure allergy relief

• Don't cover your outdoor unit because it can cause condensation in the unit, which could cause rust and damage the unit. 

• Following these simple tips can save you money!

Thanks to Robert for giving us some tips to staying warm and saving money during this cold Maryland winter. If your heating system has not been serviced this season- call us for a complete Winter Check-up.

Call Knd Mechanical Services (443) 356-0962 for all of you Commercial and Residential heating and air conditioning needs. Serving the Greater Baltimore area and beyond.