It's that time of year again and as cooler weather approaches it's important to keep your house warm while being mindful of efficiency and money saving tips. There are several inexpensive things everyone can do to protect your home against the cold.

• One easy first step is to keep your furnace air filter clean. A dirty or clogged filter can make your furnace work harder, which costs you more.
• Don't let your heat escape! Make sure all your outside doors and windows are shut tightly. Check for leaks, and replace old weather stripping or caulk.
• Use your window shades and drapes to maximize heating benefits. Keep shades closed at night to conserve heat. During the day, open shades to let the sunlight in.
• Much of the heat that escapes your home is lost through the attic. Be sure to close off any attic vents or fans during the winter and check how well the attic is insulated.
• Add humidity. Humid air feels warmer than dry air. Increasing the humidity of your home also helps you resist winter colds and moisturizes dry skin. A humidifier is simply a device that puts water vapor into a home’s air. Depending upon its water-output capacity, it may serve a single room or the entire house.
• Set your thermostat to an on-average comfortable 68-70 degrees during the day and lower the thermostat 5-10 degrees at night or when leaving home for an extended time, it will help you save on energy and heating costs.

If your heating system isn’t producing enough heat, or no heat at all, or making a strange noise, it’s time to call a heating repairman. Sometimes the problem can be as simple as changing the air filter or there may be a more complex issue like the fan motor or the pilot light. The best way to avoid costly heating repairs is to schedule an annual maintenance visit with a heating/AC technician. They will inspect your unit and address any maintenance issues before they become major problems.

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Coppell Heating & Air Conditioning is one of our 60 Reasons to Shop Coppell. Coppell Heating & Air Conditioning is family owned and has been serving the Coppell community since 1983. They specialize in heating and air conditioning; commercial and residential service of all makes and models; indoor quality, filtration and humidification; system replacements; and complete duct systems, repairs and cleaning. Coppell Heating & Air Conditioning is a certified American Standard dealer with the most efficient cooling and heating products on the market. They are a full-service commercial and residential heating and air conditioning company committed to providing their clients with the finest professional service, installation, maintenance and environmental systems design. (Coppell Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Lic #TACLB024035E)

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