I live in a mostly warm climate, and typically only need to heat my home for a couple of months at a time.
I have tried a variety of different ways to heat my home in the winter.
Portable electric space heaters may be cozy, but they are incredibly inefficient. Other types of space heaters may use flammable liquids that can emit toxic exhaust. Electric blankets are nice as well, but the chords can be hazardous, resulting in fire or serious injury. Fireplaces are nice, but if not properly maintained can pose the risk of fire in the chimney as well, resulting in the loss of a home. This is why a properly working central heating system is the best option. An efficient and properly working furnace will circulate warm air throughout your home in order to maintain the desired temperature, with the minimal amount of energy required. It is important to keep your HVAC system well maintained, which is why I am sure to schedule regular inspection and maintenance, to ensure that my HVAC system is working properly and as efficiently as possible. Having an HVAC technician inspect my system regularly is the best way to make sure that no surprises arise out of my system, and when my system is working properly, it is using the least amount of energy possible to heat my home in the winter. Contact your HVAC professional today to make sure that your central heating system is working as efficiently as possible, and that you will always have a properly working heater in the winter.