Winter weather means HVAC systems across London run longer hours to provide warm relief on the coldest days. This means that higher heating bills are inevitable. Don’t let paying more money be the reason for the season – follow these tips to slash your costs and save money this winter!   Program Your Thermostat Keep your thermostat on a tight schedule that revolves around when you’re in and out of the home. Set the temperature to 20°C (68°F) when you’re at home and 17°C (63°F) when out or asleep. If your family can’t handle the shock, gradually reduce the temperature over the winter to see how much you can lower it while staying comfortable. This is easy when you have a smart or programmable thermostat. A programmable thermostat lets homeowners schedule their heating to run only when it’s necessary. A smart thermostat hooks up to your wifi and gives homeowners even more energy-saving options. They can control the HVAC system from anywhere with a smartphone. If you’re still o...

The modern central HVAC system is very efficient. All of the actions, from the heating to the ventilation to the air conditioning, work using many of the same parts. This is because HVAC equipment doesn’t just create and pump out heat or air conditioning out of thin air (pardon the pun). Rather, it uses the transfer of thermal energy to change the temperature, and a device called the heat exchanger makes this temperature transfer happen. How Does The Heat Exchanger Work? In spite of its name, the heat exchanger is an important part of both the cooling and heating. Heat naturally moves from areas of high temperature to areas of low temperature, and the heat exchanger is in place to reverse this process to either cool or heat your home. It works by transferring thermal energy from one medium to another through coils in the system. Heat exchangers use combustion gases to heat the air or a cold fluid to cool it. A heat exchanger in an HVAC system uses conduction to transfer heat. Thi...

Many problems with HVAC systems start with the thermostat. When this important piece of equipment fails to control the temperature properly, it can trick you into thinking you have a worse problem then what’s actually wrong. If you’re struggling with the following problems, don’t tear apart your furnace to find the issue – the fix could be a whole lot simpler! Your HVAC System Won’t Turn On  The biggest tell of a faulty thermostat is that your home’s heating and cooling system won’t turn on at all. Believe us, you’ll know when this becomes the problem. Before you get worried about a major HVAC repair, just have a look at the thermostat first; something could be preventing it from sending signals to your furnace and air conditioner. The HVAC System Doesn’t Respond To Settings Changes If your heating and cooling isn’t responding to a change in the temperature or setting almost immediately, it’s very likely that something is wrong with your thermostat’s ability to communicate wit...

Your furnace should last at least fifteen years before it needs a major overhaul or replacement. But how do you get it to that fifteen-year mark and beyond? The manufacturers tell you that the warranty is the way to go. Warranties are supposed to cover your HVAC in case of a breakdown, but that coverage only goes so far. What are you supposed to do when you can’t afford to extend the warranty and you’re out of your coverage? There are alternatives to purchasing an extended warranty on your HVAC system . You should know what coverage the manufacturer will automatically include, and how regular upkeep can save you money in the long run! Warranties For Furnaces Most furnaces, like other appliances, will come with a Manufacturer’s warranty . These can vary in length, and can even cover different components of the HVAC system. The part that most consistently comes with its own warranty is the heat exchanger. This large section actually does the heating, so it is the most expensive to ...