You shouldn’t be able to smell your home heating system. The most imperative thing: if you smell gas, turn off the heating system, open some windows and call your power company right away. The last thing you want to ignore is a potential gas leak, which could cause a fire. Better to have a power [...]
Microsoft Hohm http://www.microsoft-hohm.com/ is a free online program that compiles an energy usage profile tailored to your Harrisburg, Hershey, Carlisle, Middletown and Palmyra area home. Then it recommends specific ways you can save energy (and money). Hohm allows you to keep track of your usage and savings online. You can even share your information with [...]
It’s so simple, but it can never be repeated enough: keep the area around your furnace clear. Putting anything too close to the furnace can cause a catastrophic fire or an explosion in your Harrisburg, Hershey, Carlisle, Middletown and Palmyra area home. Don’t store things within two feet of your furnace. That includes storage bins [...]
If something does go wrong with your home heating system, or there’s an area of your Harrisburg, Hershey, Carlisle, Middletown and Palmyra area home that just refuses to get warm no matter what you do, you might be tempted to buy a portable space heater. Be very careful with these devices! They reach very high [...]
Tips to Reduce Your Heating Bill 1. Change your furnace filter 2. Run ceiling fans in reverse 3. Seal air leaks around doors and windows 4. Seal ducts in attics, garages, or crawlspaces with caulking or foam 5. Buy more energy efficient appliances 6. Add insulation 7. Drop temperatures about 10 to 15 degrees before [...]
