4) Check your Furnace and Hot Water Heater
Autumn is the last chance you will have to test your heaters to make sure that they function properly before the harshness of winter comes knocking. A furnace tune-up will run about $75-$100 but an ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cure when it comes to heating. The technician can make sure that your filters are clean and all leaks are sealed. If you do want to seal your own ducts, don’t use duct tape, it will harden and crack.
When it comes to hot water heaters, anything over 120° is excessive. Most heaters are set at 140° which can scald as well as waste money. Also consider a hot water heater blanket to help insulate.
