{"id":759,"date":"2020-12-21T11:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T16:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/?p=759"},"modified":"2020-12-21T08:59:07","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T13:59:07","slug":"what-inefficient-heater-looks-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/what-inefficient-heater-looks-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What an Inefficient Heater Looks Like"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"blue-question-mark\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Badges_Elements_Icons_1009934_61187394_600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019ve ever looked through our blog before or even read any other HVAC contractor\u2019s blog, then we\u2019re sure that you\u2019ve seen the phrase \u201cinefficient heater\u201d thrown around. You might have even had some symptoms listed alongside of this. Do you know what an inefficient heater looks like in explicit terms though? We\u2019re here to make it clear for you today.<\/p>\n<p>We specialize in <a href=\"\/service-areas\/maple-grove-mn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heating repair in Maple Grove, MN<\/a>. All of our technicians are seasoned. They\u2019ve seen quite a few failing heaters throughout a winter season. This means that you won\u2019t have to worry when they come out to your home to fix an issue. They know what they\u2019re doing and they\u2019re going to help your home\u2019s heater improve.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Signs of Heater Inefficiency<\/h2>\n<p>These are all the signs that your home\u2019s heater is struggling to perform and perform <em>well<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3>Sign 1: Longer Heating Times<\/h3>\n<p>This is typically one of the first signs that something has gone wrong with your heater. You need to make sure that your senses are laser-sharp to notice something like this. Make sure you\u2019re paying attention to patterns and even subtle changes in your home heating habits. If you notice that you\u2019re running your heater for longer periods of time or at higher thermostat temperatures, then you need to call us for heating work.<\/p>\n<h3>Sign 2: Higher Energy Bills<\/h3>\n<p>High energy bills are a clear sign that your heater\u2019s efficiency is on the chopping block. You shouldn\u2019t deal with these problems long-term. If you have, then it\u2019s time to sub in a professional.<\/p>\n<h3>Sign 3: Cool Air<\/h3>\n<p>You might not notice cool air coming from your home\u2019s heater right away. Instead, you might just notice that you feel like you have to put more personal effort into getting your heater to work. Maybe you\u2019re a little more vigilant, you\u2019re hovering over your thermostat, or you\u2019re even running your heater for longer than you should. These are all signs of cool air.<\/p>\n<h3>Sign 4: Hot and Cold Spots<\/h3>\n<p>There are certain places in your home that naturally run a little hotter or cooler. You can expect this, and it isn\u2019t a problem. What <em>is <\/em>a problem though is extreme temperature disparities in different places in your home. Your heater should be perfectly fit for the needs of your home. Problems with your heater indicate a bad fit and subsequent heating inefficiency.<\/p>\n<h3>Sign 5: An Increased Need for Heating Repair<\/h3>\n<p>You have to repair your heater more than you ever have before. It seems as if each winter brings along yet another heating problem. The type of problem depends on the year. Some years you have trouble with loud sounds and other years you have problems with odd run times. You and your heating technician of choice are really starting to build a rapport because they visit your home so often. This is a clear sign of inefficiency. You need to get to the root of the issue, and we can help.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Residential Heating and Air Conditioning for your furnace needs this winter.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the signs that you&#8217;ve got an inefficient heater this winter. 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