GREENSBORO, N.C. — There are three things you need to do right now to keep your home warm and keep all your systems working right.
#1 Don’t shut your vents thinking you’re putting heat in the other rooms
. I know you may think it’s making the rest of the house warmer, but no. This is a common mistake among empty nesters. They shut off the bedrooms that weren’t in use. Experts who work on your HVAC system say stop it!
“These systems are designed to move a certain amount of air flow, and if we’re choking down the system in any way– then we’re starving it. which will cause breakdowns and higher utility costs,” said Brandon Fisher, VP of HVAC Services, Berico.
Your system works better with clean air filters. The ductwork that carries the heat or air through the house is like our lungs. So, if you can, change those filters.
#2 Change your fan’s rotation to winter mode
— that’s clockwise. You’ll find the button on the head of the fan or on the remote. This disperses the warm air down to you…