HVAC Protection & Tips for Extreme Cold

We all know that it can get incredibly cold around here in the winter. At Larry & Sons, we want to make sure that your heater works well, no matter how cold it gets. Here are our top tips for keeping that heat on all winter long, even on the coldest days. Turn the Thermostat Down Reduce strain on your furnace by turning down the temperature 3-5 degrees. Sure, you’ll be chillier at home, but you will have a lower...

We have been getting a lot of calls from people who are wondering when they should replace their furnaces. Everyone knows that winter is coming, but not everyone knows when they need to get a new furnace before those cold winds blow. Here are some key signs you need to consider getting furnace replacement in Hagerstown. Consider a New Furnace When… Consider installing a new furnace before winter arrives if… Your furnace didn’t keep you warm last year. Even if...

We talk to our customers about energy efficiency all the time. One of the questions we get asked the most is “is it better to keep my house at a constant temperature?” The short answer is that yes, you should, in many situations. However, there are few times when you don’t need to do that. Thermostat Options for You Most of the time, the best solution for energy efficiency is to set your thermostat at one temperature and leave it...

Who doesn’t want lower heating costs in the winter? Try these options and all us at Larry & Sons today if you’d like even more strategies. Use Space Heaters Strategically Don’t use space heaters to heat large areas. However, they are perfect to heat up an office or a small room. If you work from home and you’re the only one there, turn on a heater rather than paying to heat the whole house. Reverse Your Ceiling Fans Most ceiling...

Start Thinking About Your Heater Now! Sure, it’s still hot outside, but it’s time to start preparing your heater for winter now. If you start thinking about it now, you won’t have to worry about whether or not it’s ready when the cold weather comes. Here’s what the heating service experts at Larry & Sons can do to help your heater work well this winter: Change Your Filter We’ve said it before and we’ll keep saying it until everyone changes...