Purl's Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘heating tips’

Advice on Energy-Saving Thermostat Settings for Your Heating

Monday, January 11th, 2021

hand-setting-thermostatWe want you to enjoy the best possible heating in Fresno, CA or wherever you live in the Central Valley each winter. We’ve served the area for many decades and are dedicated to providing the best in heating repair, replacement, and maintenance. But sometimes what our customers need the most in the moment is good, old-fashioned advice about running their heating systems.

For example, we’d like to give you advice on how best to set your home’s thermostat during the winter so that you save money—without having to freeze! Thermostats can be as simple as a manual dial or as intricate as state-of-the-art Wi-Fi “smart” models, but at the core, they are about setting a target temperature in the house for the heater to reach. Let’s look into what settings are best for lowering costs.

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Ways You Can Lower Your Heating Bills This Winter

Monday, November 28th, 2016

There are many steps to take to prepare for another winter in the Central Valley, such as making sure that you’ve had a heating maintenance visit from one of our expert service technicians. If you want to cut down on your heating bills for the coming winter—and we’re sure you do—just follow these tips below. Simple steps like these can make a big difference.

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Reverse Your Ceiling Fans This Winter to Help with Heating Bills

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

During the summer, ceiling fans are a great way to have increased comfort while also reducing the work load on your air conditioning system. In the regular operation of a ceiling fan, the rotating blades force room air down and create a “wind chill” effect: the movement of the air pushes away the heat envelope from around your body, allowing you to release more heat and feel cooler.

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Finding an HVAC Contractor: Certification, Licensing, and On-Going Training

Monday, January 4th, 2016

It’s easy to find someone who’s willing to take care of repairs, installation, or other work for your home’s heating and cooling system. All you need to do is type in a few keywords into a search engine, and local services will pop up.

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