Popular Home Heating Myths – Busted

by Muhammad Basharat Digital Marketer

Winter is almost on its way, and the cold weather will stay around for a while. At this time of the year, it can be tempting to turn up the thermostat, close the curtains and hibernate until the spring returns. However, this is likely to result in painfully high energy bills.

While keeping the inside of the home warm may sound easy, surprisingly, many people are unaware of how to do so in a cost-effective way.

We understand the significance of keeping energy costs low and saving a few bucks, especially in the run-up to Christmas. That’s why we decided to bust some high-budget myths for you this season.

So take a look at the heating myths below!

Myth 1: Turning Off The Furnace Before Leaving Home

You may have heard a bit of contradictory advice on whether or not to turn your furnace off while you are away for an extended period of time. Most experts will answer you to keep the system ON.

The reason is very simple! The money you save will be least compared to the stress you will put on your heating system when it is turned back on to reach the desired temperature over and over again.

Thus, set the thermostat to a temperature no more than 3-4 degrees lower than usual when you are away. If you have a programmable sensor, you could plan to resume standard heating before you arrive home.

Myth 2: Saving Money By Closing Vents

Your heating system is designed to deliver the air in all of the rooms of your home. Closing off the vents might cause additional pressure to build up within your system. This could result in leakage in your system, which will end up wasting your energy and money. So, keep your vents open to allow your HVAC system to heat your home evenly.

Myth 3: If System Is Working, I Don’t Need A HVAC Tune-Up

Our third myth says that I don’t need a heating system tune-up if my furnace is working okay, which is entirely wrong. People need to understand, furnaces are complex systems, and it’s best to have an HVAC maintenance contract at the start of the season.

HVAC professionals will provide you with seasonal furnace maintenance services to increase the efficiency of your system. This checkup will also prevent future breakdowns and secure your system for many years to come.

Myth 4: The Bigger The Furnace, The More It Will Provide Heating

The size of your heating unit depends on different factors, including the size of your home, quality, layout, and the design of ductwork.

While a bigger heating system may seem better, a gigantic system will likely short-cycle from repeated transitions between on/off modes, resulting in continuous wear and tear of the system.

Myth 5: Waiting For The Furnace To Break Down Before Replacing It

Prepare your system replacement ahead of time instead of waiting for it to break down completely in the middle of the winter, which is alarming. In many cases, you can recover the cost of a new heating system in one or two years with the energy savings you receive with higher-efficiency system operations.