Winters can be long and cold. This means that homeowners have to spend thousands of dollars heating their home during the long and cold winter months.
Since some winters can be longer than others, heating bills can be inflated. That is why homeowners often look for ways to save money on heating bills. Unfortunately, the search for ways to save money on home heating has led to several home heating myths that homeowners need to know about.
It makes sense to believe that duct tape is the perfect tool for sealing ducts. The truth, however, is that standard duct tape often gets loose and can easily fall off. Duct tape should only be used to seal ducts temporarily, so you should not consider it a long-lasting solution. If you have duct leaks, be sure to hire a competent HVAC contractor to fix the problem.
It is true that modern energy saving windows can save you money by reducing energy losses. Over time, the savings attributed to energy saving windows can be significant. Unfortunately, the cost of buying and installing these windows is usually quite exorbitant. It may take decades for the energy savings to offset the installation cost, which does not make sense. That is why installing energy saving windows to save money is simply a myth.
It is a fact that using a programmable thermostat can help you save money. However, many people usually install these devices but fail to program it properly. If you use a programmable thermostat improperly, your heating costs may go up. What will save you money is the proper programming and use of programmable thermostats. Simply installing these devices cannot save you any money.
The smell and light coming from a fireplace can give the ambiance in your home a boost and improve home comfort. There is no doubt about that. Unfortunately, you will also need to open the flue to release exhaust gases. As a result, air that has been heated by your home's heating system will also be expelled through the flue. This means that your heater will have to work harder to keep you warm and comfy. This will cost you more money.
Freezing pipes can expand and burst, leaving you with a serious water leak. In addition to that, you will not get water at different water outlets around the house. There is a myth that keeping your heater running optimally at all times can keep your plumbing from freezing. However, this is not true. The most effective way of keeping your plumbing from freezing without inflating your heating cost is turning off the water supply from the meter and opening a number of faucets around the house. This should be done both at night as well as during the day when there is nobody around.
When you crank up your thermostat, your heater will not work harder to heat up your home. It will still continue operating as usual. Therefore, the notion that cranking up your heater will lead to faster heating is simply a myth that every homeowner should know about.
When looking for superior HVAC services, contact PFO Heating & Air Conditioning. We offer heating system services that will ensure that your system performs reliably while reducing your energy costs.
Furnace maintenance is a great way to help decrease those home heating costs that are so commonly high during the winter. You can schedule a tune-up with PFO Heating & Air Conditioning before winter to ensure that any minor issues are addressed.
Maintenance helps prevent a major furnace breakdown in the peak of the cold weather. Also, it helps prevent out-of-control repair costs. Be sure to call our office today to schedule an appointment.