4 Reasons Your Heating Bills Rise in the Winter

1. 1. Poor Insulation

1.1. If you have an older home or haven’t regularly checked your home’s insulation, your system and energy bill will suffer. Your energy envelope, which includes exterior walls, ceilings, entry doors, and windows, needs to be properly insulated to allow minimal heat transfer.

2. 2. Inefficient Heating

2.1. Have your system regularly serviced to make sure everything is running properly. Short Pump Heating & Air can also provide a free estimate on a new HVAC system if you have an old and inefficient system.

3. 3. Upgrade to a programmable or Wi-Fi thermostat

3.1. Not using your thermostat properly can lead to higher electric bills. If you have a heat pump, turning up the temperature too much at once (more than 2-3 degrees) will cause the electric strip heat to turn on. This uses much more electricity than normal operation. It can help to have a programmable thermostat

4. 4. Skipping maintenance

4.1. Regular inspections, Heating system cleanings, and changing out air filters when needed helps reduce the stress on your heating system, and ultimately allow it run more efficiently year-round. Service done by professional heating service company in Bergen County NJ will help to increase the life of the HVAC.