Is Your Furnace Increasing Your Energy Bills?

Do you dread opening up the energy bill each month? Does the payment due keep inching up faster than your paycheck?

Winter can take its toll on how much you pay to your utility company, especially when there seem to be more days creeping lower than freezing each season.

Before you decide to bundle up every family member in sweaters, scarves, and mittens just to sit and watch television, why not find out what’s causing the rise in costs first? Our furnace experts are trained to find out what’s causing your heating system not to be as efficient as it once was, and repair it to help make your home a more comfortable place to live.

You might have furnace problems if you have:

A dirty air filter

If your air filter is dirty, air can’t move freely between the furnace and the ventilation system. That means less conditioned air is going into your home, and your furnace is having to work harder to try and keep up with demand. If you don’t change your air filter regularly, your furnace is at risk of more repair bills and shortening the lifespan.

A thermostat you consistently adjust

Does it seem as if you constantly have to play with the thermostat to get the comfort level you desire? It might be a problem with your thermostat. Do you have a programmable thermostat? This allows you to set your desired temperature and have it automatically adjust based on your schedule. Upgrade to a smart thermostat, and you can connect it to your HVAC system to stay on top of your energy efficiency levels.

A furnace that always runs

Most furnaces run 2 to 3 cycles each hour. They will operate 10 to 15 minutes in mild weather, and increasing slightly based on the temperatures. If you notice a furnace operates more than that, it could be a problem within the system. It could be a block in the ventilation system, a problem with your heating system, or simply a furnace that is wearing out.

The best way to keep your furnace operating correctly, and to keep your energy bills low, is to schedule regular maintenance visits each year. A professional technician will evaluate your heating system and make repairs wherever necessary. They can make suggestions to ensure your furnace stays as efficient as possible throughout the coming season.

When was the last time you scheduled a routine inspection for your furnace?