Schedule a winter checkup
Call your local HVAC professional to perform a routine maintenance check of your heating system before winter—and holiday guests—arrive. This checkup ensures that all components are working properly and safely. To remind yourself, consider calling a contractor when the time changes in the fall.

Upgrade to variable speed heating
Variable speed heating increases your family's comfort and uses less energy. "Variable speed" refers to how a furnace's indoor blower motor runs. When the furnace operates at varying speeds, you can better control airflow in your home. Two-stage, variable heating allows furnaces to operate at an energy-saving lower speed and a higher speed, when needed, for more consistent air circulation. With this steadier, smarter system, your furnace doesn't have to turn on and off as frequently, and your home won't experience severe drops or increases in temperature.