F.H. Furr's Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Insider Blog

It is officially Spring! Springtime brings in warmer weather, longer days, and plenty of sunshine, but for many, Springtime means horrible allergies.  Many see the start of spring as a welcomed change. But if you suffer from allergies, Springtime can quickly become the most dreaded season of the year. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you probably feel them with every inhale, inside and outside.

On a hot summer day or a cold winter night, your heating and cooling system is your best friend! HVAC systems are often overlooked as needing maintenance, yet are an essential part of our day-to-day lives. Repairs or replacement can be very costly, so it is important to know how to take proper care of your HVAC system to ensure a long life span without any repairs. 

Did you know that the average household spends more than $2,000 a year on energy bills with nearly half of that spent stemming from their heating and air conditioning systems? Your thermostat is the main tool that allows you to control the temperature within your house. Because many homeowners do not fully understand how their thermostat works, it is easy to make a few simple, yet costly, mistakes. Setting your thermostat to the perfect setting can get very tricky! 

Unfortunately, these mistakes are often reflected in your monthly energy bill. To save on costs and to heat and cool your home the right way, avoid these three common thermostat mistakes from the experts at F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical.