My local section experiences all 4 seasons.
- Each, a single brings some type of extreme weather.
The summers are short yet are often harshly hot and humid. The hot and cold temperatures climbing into the high eighties. Both Springtime and fall tend to be windy, cold and rainy. The winters are the longest season, with conditions dropping into cold temperatures, brutal wind chill and significant snow accumulation. The extreme temperature swings require heating or cooling just about year round. There is seldom the option to go without the furnace and air conditioner. It’s not easy jus to simply open a window. The cost of temperature control is a significant part of the household budget. I am consistently striving to reduce our yearly energy bills. To make sure the furnace and air conditioner operate at peak efficiency, I’ve enrolled into a repair plan with a local heating and air conditioning business. The plan includes several repair calls per year. A specialist spotless, adjusts and troubleshoots the furnace in the fall and repeats the process for the air conditioner in the Springtime. This comprehensive inspection and testing identifies any concerns with performance or worn or broken parts. The necessary measures can be taken to avoid much more expensive malfunctions while in the winter or summer. I am also diligent about replacing air filters every month. The air filters work to prevent dust and other contaminants from getting inside the heating or cooling unit, accumulating on the various parts and restricting airflow. Every summer, I walk around the outside of the home and look for any cracks or gaps where heated or cooled air might escape. I use caulk, foam insulation or weather stripping to seal them up.