“Why is my heating bill so high?” is a common question that frustrates many St. Louis residents during the winter months. Not only does a high heating bill wreak havoc on your family budget, it also makes you wonder what is causing the flare up. Below we discuss some possible causes of your high heating bill and how to fix them.
For more help in the greater St. Louis area, give Galmiche & Sons a call at 314-993-1110 so we can help sort out your heating & air conditioning issues today. Whether you want to lower your high heating bills, just need regular maintenance, or have any HVAC system questions, we are here to help!
Common Causes of High Heating Bills
Some of the causes of high heating bills are obvious, while others may leave you smacking yourself on the head wondering why you had not thought of it before. Here are some of the common reasons you might be on the receiving end of a high heating bill:
- Poorly Maintained Furnace – A very common reason for many high heating bills is a furnace that has not been properly maintained. If your furnace has not had a regular maintenance check in some time, it will result in higher heating costs because the furnace has to work harder to heat the space it is charged with.
- Air Leaks – An air leak can quickly lend itself to a high heating bill, as the furnace has to work harder to heat an area than it would otherwise. Seal off any leaks, checking windows and doors, to keep the heat in.
- Dirty Furnace Filter – Another quite common cause of a high heating bill is a dirty filter. Most furnace filters require a change every 3 months or so. Leaving a clogged, dirty filter in place forces your furnace to work harder to heat your space, resulting in that unpleasant, higher bill.
- Error in Reading the Meter – Check the reading on your energy bill with the actual meter reading to make sure there was not an inadvertent error made by your energy company. If the readings do not match, contact them so they can address the problem, and fix your high heating bill.
- Thermostat Issues – Sometimes the best remedy for high heating bills is getting a programmable thermostat for your house. You can set it to heat the home when you are there and lower the temperature when you are out. This money as you are not heating an empty home, and saves you having to remember to constantly tinker with the thermostat.
Contact Galmiche & Sons to Lower Your High Heating Bills in St. Louis
At Galmiche & Sons, we are happy to help sort any of your HVAC issues. Whether you are interested in having one of our friendly service technicians perform a leak assessment to help you determine where there may be heat losses in your home, you need your heat pump repaired, or you want your annual heating & air conditioning check done right, Galmiche & Sons is ready to help your family, as we have been doing for St. Louis residents for many years.
