Winter Heating

With the recent cold front that has crippled the eastern United States many people have had to find creative ways to stay warm. While most homes have central air units, the cost to heat in times like these can cause consumers to look for other heating options. Many people have turned to space heaters as a way to save money. There are a variety of different types of space heaters that are available at most retail stores. These include, ceramic heater, oil filled radiators, and heat dishes among others. These offer homeowners the opportunity to heat a single room in the house while keeping the general thermostat at a lower temperature to keep costs down. Do these work? Yes they do. They can often reduce a winter heating bill dramatically. Check out this article if you are looking for other ways to reduce winter heating bills. Another important aspect of staying warm in the winter is making sure that your home central heating unit is operating efficiently. Many heating and air companies offer system checkups which can diagnose any problems before they cause full system failure. The last thing you want in times like these is to wake up freezing because your primary heating system failed. In Atlanta heating and air companies have seen a large increase in system failures due to the construction boom of the early and mid 2000's. Construction debris makes its way into heat pumps and exterior units which can be a ticking time bomb for a central air unit. Take the time to have your home's central air checked out to make sure your system is healthy.