When it is freezing cold outside, thinking about your heater producing too much heat seems like a crazy thought. We all like to be nice and toasty, how can there be such a thing as too much heat? The truth is your furnace may be generating too much heat for your home, causing issues such as stuffiness, excessive sweating, and wasted energy. Another major drawback of your heater producing too much heat is system wear and tear. Your heater could potentially breakdown from being constantly overused. If you have noticed some of these things occurring in your home, it is likely that you have been living with too much heat.
Serving the greater St. Louis area since 1950, Galmiche & Sons is a St. Louis heating and air conditioning company that puts our customers’ needs first. If you are dealing with too much heat from your system or find yourself with other furnace problems this winter, give us a call at 314-993-1110.
Some Potential Sources of Too Much Heat in Your Home
An overheated home, while it may sound nice on a frigid morning, is quite an uncomfortable experience. Getting good sleep can be difficult or your sinuses can dry out, to name a few issues. It can often be a little difficult to discern where your source of overheating is coming from, which is why we put together some common sources of too much heat.
Reasons for furnaces producing excessive heat:
- Constantly Running – This may seem obvious, but it is often the culprit of too much heat in a home. It can be tempting to leave a furnace running on full blast during a cold snap, but this will be overkill for your home’s heat needs. Your furnace running constantly can sometimes be the result of stuck buttons or a broken switch on your unit. Another cause is frequently a wiring issue with your thermostat, causing constant running.
- Clogged Filters – A clogged or dirty filter in your system will cause the fan speed to slow down. This means that hot air will linger in your system after it has switched off. A good way to test this is to change out your filter and see if you are still experiencing overheating at home.
- Thermostat Problems – Having a faulty thermostat can easily cause your system to excessively heat your home. A broken or incorrectly calibrated heating sensor on your thermostat will cause it to incorrectly determine the heat of your home’s air temperature.
Excess Heat Leads to Excess Energy Costs!
Another huge pain caused by overheating is your energy costs going through the roof. When a system is producing too much warmth, it is essentially heating double the amount it needs to (or more). You don’t have to be a mathematician to know that means your heating costs could potentially double!
You Don’t Have to Live with Too Much Heat, Let Us Help
At Galmiche & Sons, we are here to make sure your home is comfortable all year long. To learn more or inquire about any of your heating and air conditioning concerns, give us a call today at 314-993-1110.
