Last week for part 1 of winter months so let's continue... When was the last time you had someone come out to check the insulation around your house or when was the last time you did it yourself? Chances are it has been awhile! If your house is not properly insulated all that heat that you are creating is just slowly going outside and wasting electricity, and I can tell you now your AC unit might be good but it cannot hear the entire world up so keep the heat in.
Preventive maintenance on items in your house saves you a lot of money in the long run. Simple PM items can be done by the homeowner such as cleaning vents, caulking window seals and etc. Not taking steps and having to call someone over for "emergency service" is when things quickly get expensive. So if you feel like your unit might not last the cold winter months get it checked out in the fall, because waiting until peak season will cost much more for the exact same service.
Overall the message in this post is be pro-active not reactive!
Preventive maintenance on items in your house saves you a lot of money in the long run. Simple PM items can be done by the homeowner such as cleaning vents, caulking window seals and etc. Not taking steps and having to call someone over for "emergency service" is when things quickly get expensive. So if you feel like your unit might not last the cold winter months get it checked out in the fall, because waiting until peak season will cost much more for the exact same service.
Overall the message in this post is be pro-active not reactive!