{"id":10420,"date":"2021-12-23T01:55:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T07:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=10420"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:12:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:12:13","slug":"how-to-boost-furnace-efficiency-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-boost-furnace-efficiency-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Boost Furnace Efficiency This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-boost-furnace-efficiency-this-winter\/#Top_Tips_to_Boost_Furnace_Efficiency\" >Top Tips to Boost Furnace Efficiency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-boost-furnace-efficiency-this-winter\/#Wear_More_Layers_and_Warm_Clothes\" >Wear More Layers and Warm Clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-boost-furnace-efficiency-this-winter\/#Open_the_Blinds_and_Curtains_to_Let_Sunlight_in\" >Open the Blinds and Curtains to Let Sunlight in\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-boost-furnace-efficiency-this-winter\/#Boost_Furnace_Efficiency_by_Reversing_Your_Ceiling_Fan_for_Efficient_Heating\" >Boost Furnace Efficiency by Reversing Your Ceiling Fan for Efficient Heating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-boost-furnace-efficiency-this-winter\/#Check_If_the_Vents_Are_Clear_of_Any_Obstructions\" >Check If the Vents Are Clear of Any Obstructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-boost-furnace-efficiency-this-winter\/#Ensure_Regular_HVAC_Maintenance_to_Boost_Furnace_Efficiency\" >Ensure Regular HVAC Maintenance to Boost Furnace Efficiency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-boost-furnace-efficiency-this-winter\/#Hire_an_Experienced_HVAC_Professional_for_Your_HVAC_Maintenance_to_Boost_Furnace_Efficiency\" >Hire an Experienced HVAC Professional for Your HVAC Maintenance to Boost Furnace Efficiency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-boost-furnace-efficiency-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"How to Boost Furnace Efficiency This Winter\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-boost-furnace-efficiency-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-boost-furnace-efficiency-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Winters are tricky. We want to keep our homes warm and cozy but also want to cut down on energy bills, which often seems near impossible with the heating system running day and night. Well, it is not that difficult to achieve both these outcomes if you know how to boost furnace efficiency and minimize energy consumption. With winter already here, it is high time that you start working on these tips to boost furnace efficiency while enjoying the warmth and comfort without worry.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more or to schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/furnace-repair-services.html\">furnace repair services<\/a> or maintenance in St. Louis, we are here to help. Contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and air conditioning<\/a> experts online or call us at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Tips_to_Boost_Furnace_Efficiency\"><\/span>Top Tips to Boost Furnace Efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These few useful tips can help you boost furnace efficiency and lower your utility bills even when you have to run your HVAC system all day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wear_More_Layers_and_Warm_Clothes\"><\/span>Wear More Layers and Warm Clothes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While this tip to boost furnace efficiency may sound silly, as everyone knows you need to wear warm clothes in winter. What we mean here is that wearing an extra layer of warm clothing, even when you are indoors, can keep you much more comfortable in the cold. This means you do not have to turn up the furnace temperature to an unnecessarily high level to ensure comfort.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing that helps is adding extra rugs and throw blankets around the house. It will make the house feel warmer, rather than having to walk or sit on the cold floor. All of this together can minimize the energy consumption of your furnace, as your heating requirements will reduce.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_the_Blinds_and_Curtains_to_Let_Sunlight_in\"><\/span>Open the Blinds and Curtains to Let Sunlight in\u00a0\u00a0 <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another good way to boost furnace efficiency and reduce your heating bills is by using other sources of heat, like the sun. Opening all the curtains and blinds in your home during the day can help heat up your home by a few degrees. And if the doors and windows are closed, this heat will be retained for quite some time. So your furnace has to work a little less and can perform much more efficiently.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boost_Furnace_Efficiency_by_Reversing_Your_Ceiling_Fan_for_Efficient_Heating\"><\/span>Boost Furnace Efficiency by Reversing Your Ceiling Fan for Efficient Heating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may not have thought of this, but simply reversing the direction of rotation of your ceiling fan can improve the heating efficiency in your home. Warm air has the tendency to rise up. If the warm air at the top of the room can be pushed down to your living space, your furnace will have to put in less effort to heat up the space.<\/p>\n<p>The ceiling fan usually has a switch at the base that can reverse the direction of flow. Turn that on so the warm air rising up to the ceiling is pushed down by the fan to give you more comfort and better heating.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_If_the_Vents_Are_Clear_of_Any_Obstructions\"><\/span>Check If the Vents Are Clear of Any Obstructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-boost-furnace-efficiency-2-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"Tips to Boost Furnace Efficiency in Winter\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-boost-furnace-efficiency-2-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-boost-furnace-efficiency-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your indoor vents or registers are clogged or blocked by obstructions, the warm air will not flow efficiently. This causes inefficient heating and the thermostat will prompt the furnace to work harder to attain the desired temperature.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Make sure there is nothing blocking your vents, be it a piece of furniture in front of it or some debris collected in the vents. Keep the vents clean and clear the pathway.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensure_Regular_HVAC_Maintenance_to_Boost_Furnace_Efficiency\"><\/span>Ensure Regular HVAC Maintenance to Boost Furnace Efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regular HVAC maintenance is also essential to boost furnace efficiency. Regular maintenance by experienced professionals ensures that your furnace is running in perfect condition and can help detect issues at an early stage. Maintenance also increases the longevity of your HVAC system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hire_an_Experienced_HVAC_Professional_for_Your_HVAC_Maintenance_to_Boost_Furnace_Efficiency\"><\/span>Hire an Experienced HVAC Professional for Your HVAC Maintenance to Boost Furnace Efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for skilled HVAC experts to help you boost furnace efficiency this winter, Galmiche &amp; Sons is the right choice for you. We have been serving St. Louis residents with HVAC maintenance and repairs since 1950. Contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and air conditioning<\/a> experts to learn more about how we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winters are tricky. We want to keep our homes warm and cozy but also want to cut down on energy bills, which often seems near impossible with the heating system running day and night. Well, it is not that difficult to achieve both these outcomes if you know how to boost furnace efficiency and minimize energy consumption. With winter already here, it is high time that you start working on these tips to boost furnace efficiency while enjoying the warmth &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-boost-furnace-efficiency-this-winter\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Boost Furnace Efficiency This Winter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":10441,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,27,37,11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-energy-efficiency","category-furnace-tips","category-furnace-troubleshooting","category-furnaces"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Boost Furnace Efficiency This Winter | St. Louis HVAC Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Follow our tips to boost furnace efficiency and improve comfort in your home all winter season. 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