As the colder weather comes in, you’ll be relying on your heater more and more. Unfortunately, homeowners make mistakes when using their heating systems during winter which can create costly problems.
Keep your system running smoothly by avoiding these winter heating errors for maximum comfort.
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1. Putting the Heat on Full Blast
Furnaces run at a single speed, and when you blast the heat, it’s not going to heat things up faster. It only serves to make the heat pump work longer and harder to create the same heat output. Save extra money on your heating bills by setting it to your desired temperature and waiting until the air warms up.
2. Not Changing the Air Filter
Dirty air filters block proper airflow and slow things down in your system. This makes it harder for it to operate, resulting in reduced comfort with increased energy costs. Always make sure you take a look at your filter and change it to keep this system thriving.
3. Closing Off Vents You Don’t Use
Maybe you have a guest room that no one is using, so you close the vents in there thinking that will benefit the rest of your house. However, this winds up causing more problems. Your heating system is sized to equally distribute heat in all parts of your home.
If it isn’t balanced, then it adds extra stress to the system while decreasing efficiency. It’s best to keep all vents open in your home to allow warm air to circulate and keep the temperature consistent.
4. Ignoring Drafty Windows
Drafty windows can allow more cold air inside your home. This forces your heating system to work even harder to keep up. Lock your windows to form a tight seal, but if that doesn’t cut it, you may need to find ways to seal those entry points for the most effective heating.
5. Running Exhaust Fans
Exhaust fans are extremely helpful in the kitchen and your bathrooms. However, leaving these fans running when you’re done using them draws out more warm air. Simply remembering to shut them off when you’re done will help your system operate more efficiently.
6. Keeping the Sunlight Out
Winter days aren’t always sunny, but when they are, let the sun shine into your home. Open up curtains and blinds to let this natural, warming light in.
7. Neglecting HVAC Maintenance
Both your heating and cooling systems are important to keep in top condition for any season. If you don’t want to be left out in the cold with a frigid home this winter, make sure you schedule maintenance to keep small problems from spiraling out of control.
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You’ll have peace of mind and comfort to look forward to this winter when you contact a reliable HVAC company ahead of the coldest weather. You can find more information here on the biggest problems to avoid and how to get things running right again.
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