As a result, you might be losing heat through your attic, making your heating method work harder than necessary, & eventually leading to gas furnace repairs.
Winter should be spent enjoying the comforts of your house without even worrying about the cold. There are a few things that might be occurring in your house that could result in a gas furnace repair or a higher than normal energy bill, however. Your windows are letting heat out. When the sizzling air meets the cold glass of your windows, it reduces some of the heat in the indoor air. To minimize this impact, close your drapes during the night minutes & ensure your windows receive light during the morning before opening them; Insulation may be unsatisfactory in older homes. As a result, you might be losing heat through your attic, making your heating method work harder than necessary, & eventually leading to gas furnace repairs. Your attic’s insulation should be even with or below the joists when you check it. You’ll entirely need to add more insulation if it is. You may also be losing heat through gaps in your windows & doors, gaps may occasionally be evident & visible to the naked eye, or they may be big enough to think drafts coming in, but occasionally they may not be. Take a closer look at all of your windows & doors to see if weather stripping is needed, just like it is with attic insulation, window & door gaps can force your gas furnace to work harder, increasing the option of gas furnace repair down the line.