{"id":940,"date":"2023-01-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/?p=940"},"modified":"2023-01-16T13:53:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T18:53:20","slug":"how-to-have-less-heater-repairs-in-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/heating-service\/how-to-have-less-heater-repairs-in-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Have Less Heater Repairs in the Future"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nobody is excited to pay for heater repairs. While they\u2019re inevitable at some point during your heater\u2019s lifespan, there are things you can do to try and reduce the number of repairs you\u2019ll need until your heater runs its course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to get heater repair in Orlando, FL<\/a> as soon as possible so your system is operating at peak performance. After that, follow these tips and tricks to make sure the time between this repair and your next one feels like an eternity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Set it Too High<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Setting your thermostat too high results in massive spikes in your utility bills. If you\u2019re not concerned with spending more money (especially if you like your house to run hot), we understand, but there\u2019s another reason to keep your heat at a lower setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher temperatures mean more runtime and harder work for your HVAC systems. This contributes to wear and tear, effectively reducing the lifespan of your heater and forcing it to wear down faster. To avoid more repairs (and more frequent replacements), find a happy medium and don\u2019t put your thermostat too high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick to an Energy-Efficient Heating Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Smart thermostats learn what you like based on your temperature settings, and find the most ideal way to keep your home at that temperature without spending additional money and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want a hands-off approach, those do the trick. If you\u2019re sticking with your current thermostat and don\u2019t plan to upgrade, you need to pick a heating schedule and stick to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heating schedule will require you to turn it down during warmer periods in the day and turn your heater on just before it gets too chilly at night. This can save you roughly 10% or more on your annual energy costs, which equates to less strain on your heating system and fewer repairs down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay Up-to-Date on Your  Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance is critical for your heater\u2019s longevity. Beyond switching out air filters (which we\u2019ll get to in a moment), maintenance serves as a point of inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This helps technicians know what\u2019s wrong with your heater, what needs to be repaired so that it doesn\u2019t cause a larger problem down the line, and helps keep everything optimized for maximum energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change Your Air Filters Every 30 Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your heater is a forced air system. That means it brings in air through the filter, heats it, and forces it through your ducts and vents to heat your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we interrupt the operation of bringing in air from the start, the entire chain breaks down. Keeping your air filters clean means you\u2019re providing your heater with unrestricted fresh air so your system can work to keep you warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Heater in Good Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your heater has a long life ahead of it. Reduce the amount you have to spend on it by sticking to an annual maintenance schedule, don\u2019t stress it out, and by all means, please keep those air filters fresh every 30-90 days. It makes a much bigger difference than most people realize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact English Air Inc.<\/strong><\/a> today to schedule your next heater maintenance appointment, or to fix any heater you\u2019re having problems with right now.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your home heater is under a lot of stress; this is what that stress does to your HVAC system. Let’s help you slow down that wear and tear on your system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[114,88],"class_list":["post-940","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-furnace-maintenance","tag-orlando"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/940","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=940"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/940\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":943,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/940\/revisions\/943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=940"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=940"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=940"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}