Why Does My Heating System Cost So Much to Run

Winter is coming and just as every year the heating bill is probably one of your main concerns. Everyone thinks about how to best heat up their home or office with the resources or budget they have available.

A smaller percentage of people actually think about saving energy and using their current systems to the fullest in order to be as efficient as possible. Even less have considered investigating why their bills are mysteriously higher this time around. Is it because they used more energy than last year? Why is your bill so much higher than that of your neighbor?

There are no cheap solutions and workarounds when it comes to heating systems, but you should also be on alert if you notice a huge increase of costs.

At the end of the day this is not big of a mystery at all, after we unravel some of those secrets in the text below you will probably find those “sneaky leaks” in your monthly bill.

Maybe you have leaks?

This might seem like a small issue to start with, but all the leaks, either through your window frame or underneath your door can add up to how much you spend to heat up your home. The more leaks there are the more your heating system will work harder to achieve the desired temperature and consequently spend more energy. You can easily determine those leaks and seal them – a small fix with huge impact.

Faulty Thermostat?

You set the thermostat to a very high temperature but it is still cold? It doesn’t mean that your thermostat is broken, maybe it is just struggling to reach the wanted temperature. It’s a common belief that your home would heat up faster if you set it to a higher temperature. In reality, setting it to about 20 degrees higher than temperature outside is sufficient.

Regular maintenance

Just like any other machine in your home, your heating system needs regular maintenance, especially if you notice a big increase in monthly costs. Maybe a repair is needed, and contacting a skilled professional is a smart move, at least to remove the doubt even if everything is up and running.

Is your system too old?

No matter how regularly you have the furnace checked out by a professional and how thoroughly your system might be cleaned, the crucial factor is more often than not the very age of the heating system. An average lifespan of a furnace is 10 to 15 years, depending on the manufacturer or how well and how often it is taken care of. Some adjustments can be made to prolong its servitude, but at the end of the day the more feasible option is just getting a brand new heating system.

Did you check the air filters?

Air filters might get clogged directly resulting in a poor performance by preventing air from flowing freely, which of course causes spending more energy. One of the symptoms can be if your system is making more noise during active hours. Air filters should be checked and changed every 1-3 months when the heating system is continuously in use.

Schedule routine furnace maintenance with Action Air Conditioning & Heating of San Diego at 4455 Murphy Canyon Rd Suite 100–5, San Diego, CA 92123, USA; 800-400-4152