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Common Misconceptions about Your Heater

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Common Misconceptions about Your Heater

Winter has arrived in Havertown, PA, and most of us have gotten used to operating our heaters every day to keep our homes comfortable. As a result, our monthly heating bills will inevitably go up. But don’t let that blind you to the possibility of spending more than you need to for reliable heat. For example, many homeowners harbor common misconceptions about their heater, which can end up costing you a great deal if you aren’t careful. The more you know about these misconceptions, the better you’ll be able to weather another harsh winter with minimal pressure on your pocketbook.

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Don’t Set Your Thermostat Higher Than You Want it

There’s an easy fallacy that most people fall for: setting their thermostats higher than they want it (or lower than they want it in the summertime) in order to get the temperature to the desired level more quickly. Unfortunately, heating systems (and air conditioners for that matter) simply don’t work that way. They are either on or off, and unless you have multi-speed systems – which themselves usually only blow the air in more quickly – they generate the same level of heat regardless. Turning the thermostat up only creates added stress and strain, resulting in higher bills and a bigger chance of a breakdown.

Don’t Trust an Energy Efficient Model to Lower Your Bills

Higher efficiency heaters make a great way to cut down on bills in the winter. But that assumes that you’ll use the new heater about as much as you use the old. “Efficiency” doesn’t mean “automatic savings,” and if you use your system a lot more often than you did before, your bills may stay the same or even go up. Granted, you’re getting more use out of it for that cost, but don’t let energy efficiency blind you to the realities of extended use.

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