Ross Heating and Cooling: Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference In Your Heating Bills

Even during challenging economic times, people don't want to cut-back on the basics of heating and air-conditioning. Their family's health and comfort doesn't come with a price-tag. However, during the winter months heating can be costly especially if you have a home with a lot of inefficiencies. A heating professional, like Ross Heating and Cooling, can perform a thorough in-home evaluation to find ways to make your heating system perform better and save you money on heating bills. They will inspect your equipment to look for leaks or poorly-working mechanisms, and suggest easy and inexpensive ways to better warm your home. An HVAC professional can also look at air-conditioning equipment prior to the season to ensure it's ready and in working order by the time warmer months come around.

An example of a common complaint that's heard by Bill Ross, owner of Ross Heating and Cooling, is that someone has one room or parts of their house which are colder than others. This could be due to a higher ceiling which allows for greater airflow (often seen in a great-room or all-seasons room). What causes the temperature to fluctuate is warmer air that's rising higher than the standing level of people within the room. One way to remedy this is to install a reversible ceiling fan. This helps mix the air more evenly and draws it further down into the room's primary living space. Another problem Ross Heating and Cooling has encountered both in older homes and newer builds, is inadequate insulation in the walls, roof, attic, basement, crawl space, and even the floors. Poor insulation can significantly impact the way heat is trapped within the home but is easily fixed by a heating and cooling expert. Inadequate vents on the eaves of a roof can also prohibit proper airflow. A simple way to correct this is to have a professional install new attic vents and soffit chutes to improve general air circulation. Owners of an older home may also see a substantial difference in their comfort and heating bills by weather-stripping doors and installing new windows. The good news to homeowners is that not all temperature fixes come from putting in expensive new equipment. Sometimes, small changes make a big difference when it comes to heating. If you are concerned about what you've been spending to heat your home this winter or want your air-conditioning checked before you need it, call Ross Heating and Cooling today at 740-548-4677.