5 HVAC Mistakes that Drive Up Your Heating Bill
11/08/22
Take some time and check out these five HVAC mistakes that drive up your heating bill and consider some simple tweaks to help lower your bills this season.
Not Changing Your Air Filter
You may not be aware of it, but your air filter plays a major role in keeping your home comfortable and energy efficient. It traps dirt, dust, pollen, and other pollutants before they can enter the HVAC system and get sucked into your home.
The Thermostat is in the Wrong Place
Where you put your thermostat will affect how hard your heating system works. By placing it in the center of your home, you’re more likely to accurately represent the temperature throughout your home.
If possible, put your thermostat on a wall away from windows and doors. Don’t put it near a hot appliance such as an oven or fireplace either — those can also cause false temperature readings.
Forgetting Tune-Ups
If your furnace is not operating properly, you could pay more for your energy than you need to. A tune-up will help ensure that your furnace is running as efficiently as possible. Which in turn will help lower your heating bills and prolong the life of your system.
Closing Registers and Vents
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably close your home’s registers and vents in winter. You may even find yourself doing it without realizing it. But if you want to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating bills, you need to stop this behavior.
Adjusting the Thermostat Too Much
You might think that keeping your home warmer in winter would make it more comfortable to live in, but the opposite is true.
Turning it down, and keeping it down, means less energy use. A furnace doesn’t need to work as hard when it’s colder outside and will use less electricity or gas. It’s also easier on your heating system, which means less wear and tear over time and fewer repairs needed during cold weather months.
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