1.     Keep your thermostat at a constant temperature.

MYTH:  You can save energy by leaving the house at a comfortable 72 degrees, even when you are sleeping or away at work.

FACT:  You could miss out on potential energy savings by not setting back your thermostat overnight and during the workday.  Lowering the temperature by 10 degrees for eight hours per day can cut your heating bills by 5-15%.  Manitowoc Heating can install and program a programmable thermostat that will setback the temperature for you.

2.     Turn up the temperature to warm up the house

MYTH:  You come home to a cold house.  To warm it up, you turn up the thermostat to 78 degrees to get the furnace working harder and faster.

FACT:  No time is saved in reheating the house.  Most furnaces deliver the heat at the same rate no matter what the temperature setting.  The furnace cycles for a longer period to reach a higher temperature.   Just set the temperature at the level you want to achieve and let the furnace do the work!  You’ll be comfy in the same amount of time.

3.     Close off vents in unused rooms

MYTH:  You don’t want to waste energy heating rooms you aren’t using.

FACT:  Closing off vents can make your furnace run inefficiently by changing the air pressure in the whole system.  Experts recommend never shutting off more than 10 percent of your vents.  Sealing your ducts, or installing a zone system are more efficient ways to save energy.

4.     Use the fireplace

MYTH:  A fireplace puts out heat, it must heat my home.

FACT:  An open fireplace flue may suck out more cold air than the fire can radiate into the living space.  Consider an energy efficient fireplace insert so the warm air flows into the room and not up the chimney!

5.     Install an oversized furnace

MYTH:  An oversized furnace will work less hard to heat your home.

FACT:   It’s like buying an 8 cylinder car versus a 6 cylinder.  Both cars will get you to your destination, but the 6 cylinder will use less gas.  Manitowoc Heating will help you find the most efficient system for your home, saving you money on the both the purchase price and your energy costs.

Jindra Plumbing and Heating, Inc was started 1955 by Roy Jindra.  Bill took over the business from his father in 1987.    Bill Jindra commented, “Although it isn’t time for me to retire yet, it was important to me to have a plan in place to take care of our many wonderful customers.  Most furnace warranties are 5 or 10 years with lifetime heat exchanger warranties.  That’s well beyond my retirement age.  When I looked to the future of the business, Terry Welnicke and the employees at Manitowoc Heating immediately came to mind”

Terry Welnicke, President of Manitowoc Heating and Refrigeration Services, Inc. added, “Many of the Jindra employees will join us at Manitowoc Heating.  This will add to our service and installation staff, enhancing our ability to provide the best service to all of our customers.  We won the “Best of Manitowoc County” for the past 3 years and we work hard every day to maintain that level of service and trust for all of our customers.”

“We’re planning on a seamless transition for the customers of Jindra Plumbing and Heating, said  Joy Dueno, Business Manager.  “When a Jindra customer calls the Jindra
Plumbing and Heating phone number, it will be answered by Manitowoc Heating.   We’ll be able to access their prior service records, warranty information, and equipment list.  They will be pleasantly surprised with our affordable pricing.”

Terry and his wife, Dawn, started their business in the year 2000 to provide better customer service at reasonable prices.  Their goal was to build a customer base that
would retain clients by providing excellent service, affordable prices, and dependable products with a hometown trust.

Manitowoc Heating and Refrigeration Services, Inc repairs all makes and models of heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration products.  They currently provide products for installation from many major manufacturers for your air
conditioning, heating, fireplace, pellet stove, indoor air quality and commercial refrigeration equipment needs. Manitowoc Heating has residential, commercial and industrial clients throughout Manitowoc County.

• Perform an on-site inspection of the job you want done and perform a heat-load analysis to properly size your equipment needs
• Look for any building code issues and make you aware of any changes that need to be made
• Provide a detailed bid in a timely manner specifying brand name, model number and energy ratings
• Demonstrate to you that they are licensed and insured
• Provide 24 hour emergency service and a large parts inventory
• Have several years of experience as a business in your community—a company that will still be in business if you have future service needs
• Provide you with a written contract outlining the work to be performed, time of installation, and payment terms
• Complete and submit the warranty information on your behalf— at no extra charge