Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, regular maintenance is the key to an efficient heating system. Dirty filters, clogged burner ports, and improper settings can drastically reduce furnace efficiency. Properly maintaining your heating system—whether it’s a conventional system or a high-efficiency one—is the best way to ensure years of problem-free and economical heating.
Have your furnace inspected annually by a qualified service technician, and replace or clean filters on a monthly basis. Keep the outdoor portion of the heat pump free of snow and debris. A permanent air screen or electronic air filter should be cleaned according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Most heating systems operate reliably for a long time if they are well-maintained. Before you call a HVAC technician for a repair or roll up your sleeves to do the work yourself, call your utility company or check its website—in many areas, the utility company will send a technician to your home to check minor heat pump or furnace problems for free.
Sometimes a heat pump may not seem to be generating any heat. In this situation, check the master switch and circuit breaker or fuse. The electrical system may have overloaded. If you don’t find a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse, your thermostat may be faulty.
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