We’re putting some heat on these winter furnace myths.

Cooler weather doesn’t have to mean higher heating bills. Don’t fuel the fire of bad information— save your furnace and your wallet by separating fact from fiction.

furnace myths - FALSE-CLOSE YOUR VENTS TO CLOSE OFF HEAT

1. FALSE: CLOSE YOUR VENTS TO CLOSE OFF HEAT

FACT: It almost feels like common sense to close the vents to rooms you don’t need to be heated, but your furnace distributes heat equally throughout your home no matter what. Closing the vents to unused rooms only makes your furnace work harder and less efficiently— keep them open to keep air flowing freely.

 

furnace myths - FALSE- IT’S NORMAL TO HAVE COLD FEET

2. FALSE: IT’S NORMAL TO HAVE COLD FEET

FACT: Having cold floors in the winter means your home isn’t well-insulated, allowing the hot air you pay to get out. Check the sealing around doors and windows, or hire a professional to properly seal your home so you can walk around comfortably.

furnace myths - FALSE- All you need is efficiency

3. FALSE: ALL YOU NEED IS EFFICIENCY

FACT: Having an efficient system is important if you’re trying to lower your bills, but it doesn’t mean anything if your home isn’t optimized for heating. Aside from checking your insulation around doors and windows, we can carefully inspect your system whether it be your furnace, air conditioner, or fireplace to make sure it’s operating safely and efficiently. Our licensed technicians will ensure your gas furnace’s venting and heat exchanger are operating safely to prevent any hazardous gas leaks in your home.

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furnace myths - FALSE- RUN YOUR SYSTEM INTO THE GROUND2

4. FALSE: RUN YOUR SYSTEM INTO THE GROUND

FACT: If your old furnace is breaking down, you might be tempted to just replace the bad parts until it finally quits. Replacing a furnace may seem expensive upfront, but creating a frankenfurnace only causes your old system to work less efficiently and drive up your power bills.  Gastech can provide a new Gas furnace that runs on less energy and fits your family’s budget.

furnace myths - FALSE- MAINTENANCE ISN’T MANDATORY

5. FALSE: MAINTENANCE ISN’T MANDATORY

FACT: Don’t let small problems turn into large bills. Regular maintenance is necessary to keep your furnace in top shape. Gastech Solutions can help fix any issues you might have with your furnace, and you can schedule seasonal maintenance to keep your system running at its peak year-round.