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Tips From a Heating Service on Common Heating Mistakes

Heating Mistakes That Are Costing You

Our coldest month has arrived, so many of you are doing your homework to save money. After all, your heaters account for the majority of your electricity cost, according to Energy Star. But, in your efforts to save money, you may come across disinformation that leads you astray. Have you heard that you can save energy by locking doors to rooms that don’t need to be heated? Regrettably, that, like many other erroneous statements, is incorrect.

A heating service is available to assist you in avoiding these frequent heating mistakes so that you do not overspend.

Cranking Up the Temperature

When it comes to your heater, there are no short routes. Because there is just one speed, raising the temperature will not get you warmer faster. This will make your heater work harder, costing you more money.

Letting Heat Escape Through Gaps

Cold air likes to sneak in between the cracks in your windows and doors and strain your heating system. Install draft stoppers or weatherstripping to prevent valuable and costly warm air from escaping.

Relying on Other Sources of Heat

You may not get the desired effect from the warm air, so you turn to other heat sources, such as your fireplace or space heater. We recommend using them with your heating system rather than relying only on them to heat your home. They can be costly and dangerous in terms of fire.

Closing Doors and Vents

It makes it logical to seal doorways and vents to disused rooms. On the contrary, this increases system pressure and obstructs airflow. To avoid a greater heating expenditure, leaving them open is advisable.

Heating at the Wrong Times

Leaving your furnace to run continuously can be a costly mistake. There are ways to save money on your power bill by giving it a rest. Configure your programmable thermostat to operate at a lower temperature when everyone is away or asleep. You can save up to 10% on your heating bills with the proper settings.

Need a heating service in Stockton, CA? Reach out to Airteks HVAC Services for the job. If you are looking for a professional HVAC contractor, call (209) 213-3915 now!