If you’re like many Greenville, SC homeowners, you dread the rise in energy bills that come with severe summer and winter temperatures. Cold weather naturally calls for more use of your heating system, which often leads to a higher heating bill. But do your energy costs seem exceptionally high this winter? The team at Eastergard HVAC, Inc. knows that outrageous energy costs are often caused by a faulty or malfunctioning HVAC system. Below are several common reasons why your heating system may be wasting energy and increasing your heating bill this winter.
Dirty Air Filters
Regularly changing your air filters is one of the best things you can do for your HVAC system’s efficiency. Dirty air filters not only decrease the quality of your indoor air, they also block airflow throughout your HVAC system. We suggest changing your air filters once every 1–3 months for optimal efficiency. Clean air filters can help lower your heating bill by improving system performance and keeping energy costs down this winter and in every season to come.
Weak Insulation
If you notice uneven home heating or high energy costs this winter, be sure to check your Greenville, SC home insulation. Inadequate insulation in your attic or walls, windows, and doors can allow cold outdoor air to enter your home, forcing your heating system to work harder to maintain comfortable temperatures. This extra strain can quickly increase your heating bill. Be sure to analyze your home’s insulation and ensure it’s sufficient to help keep your heating bill and overall energy costs at a minimum this winter.
Undersized Heating System
If your heating system isn’t large enough for your Greenville, SC home, it could be causing the increase in your heating bill this winter. When your heating system is too small for the size of your home, it has to work overtime to heat your home which increases your energy bills. It’s important to work with a HVAC professional when installation heating and air conditioning equipment into your Greenville, SC home to ensure the proper fit to meet your home’s needs.
If you’re interested in learning more about our professional heating services here at Eastergard HVAC, Inc., check out our services page https://eastergard.com/services or give us a call today! We’re always happy to help our customers here in the greater Greenville, SC area with any and every heating and cooling service need they may have.