Looking for ways to stay warm this winter? This presentation has tips for staying warm in less conventional ways, as well as tips for caring for your heater.

1. Baby, It's Cold Outside:
Turn on the Heat

2. Winter weather is here, and
hopefully you're all bundled up
against the cold, but if not, then
here are a few tips to help keep
you warm and comfy.

3. Eat, drink, and be warm.
Cooking in saves you money, and the
heat from your stove can help warm
your house.
Warm food and drinks are a great way
to heat up.
If you have a self-cleaning stove, now is
a great time to start it up - you'll get a
clean stove and a little extra heat.

4. Alternative heat sources:
The cold weather is the perfect excuse
to cuddle with family members and
pets.
Keep soft, cozy blankets around to
snuggle in.
If you have a fireplace, perhaps now is
a good time to light a fire - just make
sure the chimney or flue is clean.

5. Heater service is another
great way to keep warm.
A technician can get your system
running great so that it can really pump
out the heat.
He can also fix problems, helping to
keep your system from breaking down
when you need it most.
This can also help bring your energy bill
down in price.

6. If you and your family are
waiting for heater repairs:
Pass out hot cocoa and blankets to
everyone,
Break out a board game or play
charades to help the time pass, and
Have spontaneous dance parties to
help keep everyone warm.

7. Some things to remember about
a furnace repair in Austin:
 Furnaces are designed to hold onto and
radiate heat, so turn your system off while
you're waiting for the repairman so he doesn't
get burned.
 Don't attempt major repairs on your own - it
could lead to more damage.
 Don't delay calling a technician if you suspect
there's a problem, or it could get worse.

8. Some minor problems that could
be affecting your system include:
The pilot light got extinguished,
The thermostat is stuck between
settings or needs new batteries, or
The breaker was tripped or the fuse
was blown.

9. Sometimes a heater replacement
is the only or best solution. You
may need a new system if:
It is very old and nearing the end of its
lifespan,
It is breaking down all the time, or
The cost of running your system is
rising for no apparent reason.

10. It is important to find the right
technician to deal with your
heating and cooling in Austin. A
good technician will:
Have the proper training and
certification,
Give you figures and timeframes to help
you determine if you can fix your
system or if you need a new one,
Be available whenever you need him.

11. Prevention is the best
medicine, so make sure you
are ready.
Get your system looked over before the
cold hits, and at least once a year.
Buy major appliance insurance if you
want help with repair costs.
Change your filters out once a month.

12. Thanks for watching
and remember to
keep warm!