{"id":10636,"date":"2022-03-22T05:04:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T10:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=10636"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:12:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:12:31","slug":"reasons-why-heating-bills-may-be-higher-than-normal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/reasons-why-heating-bills-may-be-higher-than-normal\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Reasons Why Your Heating Bills May Be Higher Than Normal"},"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\/reasons-why-heating-bills-may-be-higher-than-normal\/#Top_5_Reasons_for_Higher_Heating_Bills\" >Top 5 Reasons for Higher Heating Bills<\/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\/reasons-why-heating-bills-may-be-higher-than-normal\/#Lack_of_Insulation\" >Lack of Insulation<\/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\/reasons-why-heating-bills-may-be-higher-than-normal\/#Holiday_Baking_Contributes_to_Higher_Heating_Bills\" >Holiday Baking Contributes to Higher Heating Bills<\/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\/reasons-why-heating-bills-may-be-higher-than-normal\/#Increasing_the_Heat\" >Increasing the Heat<\/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\/reasons-why-heating-bills-may-be-higher-than-normal\/#An_Old_Inefficient_Thermostat\" >An Old Inefficient Thermostat<\/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\/reasons-why-heating-bills-may-be-higher-than-normal\/#Heating_System_Problems_Increase_Heating_Costs\" >Heating System Problems Increase Heating Costs<\/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\/reasons-why-heating-bills-may-be-higher-than-normal\/#Hire_the_Best_Heating_Experts_in_St_Louis\" >Hire the Best Heating Experts in St. Louis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reasons-heating-bills-high-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons Why Your Heating Bills May Be Higher Than Normal\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reasons-heating-bills-high-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reasons-heating-bills-high-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are you experiencing alarmingly high heating bills? While winter gas and electricity bills are anticipated to be somewhat higher than autumn bills, they should not increase drastically from season to season. There might be many reasons for your monthly energy expenses to be so high.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Let us take a look at the top 5 reasons you may be getting higher heating bills and how to fix them.<\/p>\n<p>For help keeping your energy bills in check this winter, choose the best HVAC repair and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and air conditioning<\/a> maintenance experts in St. Louis. You can reach 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_5_Reasons_for_Higher_Heating_Bills\"><\/span>Top 5 Reasons for Higher Heating Bills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it is expected that heating bills will be higher in winters, you should consider the following five reasons if your bills are consistently high or spike up suddenly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_Insulation\"><\/span>Lack of Insulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Insulation problems are frequently disregarded or ignored by homeowners. However, it plays a critical part in keeping your house warm and your heating bills low, so this may be a costly omission. If your house is older, there is a strong possibility your insulation has deteriorated due to age or was never sufficient in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>Adding additional insulation in the walls and attic might help keep your house warm in the winter. Consider replacing your single-paned windows with double-paned ones, too. You should also look for gaps in other areas that air can escape from and cover them. Doing any of these things will help reduce your heating bills significantly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holiday_Baking_Contributes_to_Higher_Heating_Bills\"><\/span>Holiday Baking Contributes to Higher Heating Bills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At first glance, this may appear to be a weird concept &#8211; how is your Christmas baking increasing your energy bill? Think about how often you use the oven and how many other gadgets you use. Start bulk baking over the holiday season to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-to-save-money-on-heating-bills-this-fall\/\">save money on heating bills<\/a>. To prevent warming your oven several times, bake a variety of delicious goodies all at once.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increasing_the_Heat\"><\/span>Increasing the Heat<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\/reasons-heating-bills-high-2-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Why Your Heating Bills May Be High\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-10692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reasons-heating-bills-high-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reasons-heating-bills-high-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On a frigid winter day, it might be quite tempting to keep turning up the heat by a few degrees, but this will also add to your heating bills. To keep your HVAC system from working extra hard, resist the urge and add another layer of clothing or snuggle up under a warm blanket instead.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Old_Inefficient_Thermostat\"><\/span>An Old Inefficient Thermostat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have an old thermostat, it might be time to upgrade to a smart or programmable thermostat. These new and high-tech systems can be programmed to turn the heat up or down, depending on your schedule. So, you can save significantly on heating bills by just programming it to turn the heat down when you are away and turn it back on only when you are at home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heating_System_Problems_Increase_Heating_Costs\"><\/span>Heating System Problems Increase Heating Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, your heating system itself may be the cause of your increased energy bills. If your system is old or needs repairs or maintenance, this alone could be adding a significant cost to your bills. If you suspect issues, it is best to hire professional heating experts to take a look at your system and rule out any major issues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hire_the_Best_Heating_Experts_in_St_Louis\"><\/span>Hire the Best Heating Experts in St. Louis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Galmiche &amp; Sons is at your service when you are looking for the best heating experts in St. Louis to help you reduce your heating bills. We have been trusted in the HVAC industry since 1950, and we have worked with many home and business owners providing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/heating-and-air-conditioner-maintenance.html\">heating and air conditioning maintenance<\/a> and service. To learn more about how we can best help, contact our expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and air conditioning<\/a> professionals today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you experiencing alarmingly high heating bills? While winter gas and electricity bills are anticipated to be somewhat higher than autumn bills, they should not increase drastically from season to season. There might be many reasons for your monthly energy expenses to be so high. Let us take a look at the top 5 reasons you may be getting higher heating bills and how to fix them. 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