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Useful HVAC Tips by AceTech LTD:

With leaves falling and colder air rolling in, heating the house becomes paramount—alongside its cost. During the colder months, the largest amount on the energy bill is heating. But with some smart thinking and regular biannual maintenance, these heat costs can be saved without compromising on comfort. 

We’ve seen many changes, from small tweaks to preventive maintenance, that truly make a difference at AceTech LTD. These fresh, fact-checked tips should prevent you from freezing this fall—without hemming in your budget.

Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Prepare?

• Your heating system hasn’t been put through its paces all season yet, and now is your chance to catch those issues before the onset of the deep winter.
• Tackling insulation, leaks, thermostat management, and HVAC efficiency can save you big bucks in the long run. 
• According to the U.S Department of Energy, turning down your thermostat while you’re asleep or away from your home can save you up to 10% a year in heating and cooling expenses.

1. Tune-Up Your HVAC System Before the Chill

• Your heating system deserves some care when you’re not asking for heavy performance.
• Schedule a professional inspection to clean burners, verify airflow, inspect heat exchangers, and test safety controls.
• Change or clean the air filters on a regular basis. A clogged filter makes your system work harder—and energy use can increase by 15%.
• Seal and insulate ductwork. Anywhere from 20% up to 30% of all the air worth a little warm is lost through the ducts, especially if those ducts lie in the attic or in the basement.
• All these put lower demand on your system and increase efficiency.

2. Smart Thermostat Usage

• Thermostats might seem small, but they do make a big difference when used efficiently.
• Drop a few degrees while sleeping or away from home. Even a modest cut (7 to 10 °F) for 8 hours per day can save approximately 10% energy.
• Use a smart or programmable thermostat to do the work for you. Some can even “learn” your schedule and minimize waste accordingly.
• Don’t go too far. Consistently keeping your thermostat at moderate levels is usually more efficient than cycling extremes.

3. Seal, Insulate & Weatherize

• Even the best furnace can’t compete with the heat that leaks out of your home.
• Seal the gaps around windows, doors, baseboards, plumbing penetrations, and chimneys. Use caulk and weatherstripping.
• Consider adding insulation to the attic, walls, and crawl space, or topping it up.
• Use thermal curtains or blinds: open them during sunny days to harness free solar heat, and close them at night to reduce heat loss.

4. Use Your Heating System Efficiently

• Reverse ceiling fans to push warm air down (many fans have a winter mode).
• Keep vents and radiators clear—don’t block them with furniture or curtains.
• Avoid heating empty rooms; close doors, or block off zones if you can.
• Consider zone control systems if parts of your home are rarely used.

5. Know When to Repair or Upgrade

• Age and performance tell a story. If your system is over 10–15 years old, keeps breaking down, or losing efficiency, repair may no longer be the best option to consider.
• Check system labels for AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) ratings and see how they compare with current models.
• Consider that a new, high-efficiency system (or heat pump) could very well pay for itself due to lower fuel and operating costs.
• Look at lifecycle cost, not just upfront cost.

In fact, recent studies in heat pump control suggest that predictive systems (that use weather forecasts and occupancy data) can reduce heating energy use by ~19% on average in cold climates.

Why AceTech LTD Can Help?

We know that every home and budget is different. With AceTech:

• Our technicians provide a careful tune-up backed by diagnostics and safety checks.
• We help you choose and calibrate smart thermostats to get the most out of your system.
• We inspect insulation, ductwork, and envelope leaks as part of our service.
• And if it makes more sense to upgrade your equipment, we guide you transparently—no surprises.

Final Take

You don’t need to face freezing nights and shocking bills. With a few smart steps—timely tune-ups, better thermostat habits, sealing leaks, and using the right system—you can significantly lower your heating costs this fall.

🍂 Ready to get your system fall-ready? Contact AceTech LTD today and ask about our heating maintenance and efficiency audit services.