As Philadelphia deals with a Code Blue and blustery, cold weather continues to impact the region, many are cranking up their heat. But as temperatures drop, your heating bill doesn’t have to skyrocket.
Jordan Fleming with That HVAC Guy says when cold snaps set in, calls start to pour in from people needing emergency heating services.
While issues with ignitors and flame sensors are common on forced air units, Fleming said one problem usually rises above the rest.
One of the biggest mistakes he sees people make is not changing out the filter every month or two.
“The filter’s really the most important thing you can do,” he said. “We get quite a few calls where we show up and the filter is really just the only problem they’re having.”
A dirty filter can block airflow, forcing your system to work harder, run longer and ultimately cost you more, he explained. The system can overheat if it is bad enough, causing it to shut off completely.