If your furnace is more than 15 years old, it’s likely only about 60-70 percent efficient. Modern conventional heating systems can achieve efficiencies as high as 98.5 percent. Follow these tips to improve your system’s efficiency:
- Have your furnace maintained and inspected annually by a qualified technician to ensure optimal performance.
- Check your furnace filter monthly to see if it needs to be changed.
- Clean the registers or radiators.
- Reduce energy loss by sealing or insulating heating and air ducts. Install a carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm on each level of your home.
- Dial back your thermostat or install a programmable thermostat to manage your energy use when you are sleeping or not at home.
