I improve with practice, just like almost everything.
For all of us, I suppose, that can be considered a universal truth.
I do, however, unquestionably believe in the power of experience to teach. As of right now, I’ve experienced three significant winters. The winter hasn’t exactly ended yet, even though it’s late February. But lately I’ve noticed a little less demand for heating. And so that keeps me eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring, which won’t be far off in the future. The HVAC professional’s visit to my home to perform the air conditioning tune-up will then be greatly appreciated. But up until then, I’ll spend the majority of my time indoors, enjoying a much cozier winter. When it comes to reducing my heating costs, it took me a few years to really understand how to do it. The gas furnace runs frequently up here, and it is not cheap. But this winter, by taking initiative to properly winterize my house, I was able to maximize the efficiency of the gas furnace. I looked around on the HVAC company’s website and discovered a wealth of advice on how to reduce my heating expenses. The first step was to prepare the house so that there is an overall good seal that keeps the heating in and the cold out. In fact, just a few weekend afternoons spent tidying up my home paid off. This winter, I’m spending less than 20% less on heating while still maintaining a comfortable temperature in the home. I’m determined to learn how to stay comfortable during this type of winter because, as I said, practice makes perfect.