{"id":995,"date":"2022-02-14T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/?p=995"},"modified":"2022-02-14T16:14:56","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T21:14:56","slug":"what-caused-heating-repair-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/heating-service\/what-caused-heating-repair-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What Caused Your Heating Repair Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When you run into a heating problem during the middle of the winter season, we understand that the first thing on your mind is relief. This is true anywhere, but it\u2019s especially relevant in our climate. Our cold winter temperatures make procrastination to address any heating issues nearly impossible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re never going to knock addressing your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/service-areas\/dayton-hvac-plumbing-contractor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heating repair in Dayton, NJ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but we do want to add something to it. After you have a professional solve your heating problem, it\u2019s important to do a little reflecting. The last thing you want to do is have to experience a heating problem all over again. The best way to avoid this in the future is to understand the potential role you play in heating problems. Below, we\u2019ll list a few mistakes you might have made that could have contributed to issues.\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heating Mistakes You Might Be Making<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few common mistakes homeowners make that can lead to their heater\u2019s downfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping Heating Maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last thing you want to do is skip heating maintenance. This is the time of year when we find our technicians running out to homes in the area for repair work more than ever before. One thing we notice is that many of the problems we address could have been addressed and mitigated during a heating maintenance appointment. This is why it\u2019s so important to stay on top of your annual maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letting Impatience Outweigh Healthy Heating Choices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that coming home to a cold home is unpleasant, but it\u2019s important to keep perspective in mind. Don\u2019t choose a high thermostat temperature and think that your home will heat up faster. The thermostat is only in charge of the goal of your heater\u2014not the speed. It\u2019s better to choose a mild temperature that you\u2019ll actually enjoy and wait a little longer for it to kick in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running a Heater in a Poorly Insulated Home<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could have the best heater in the world, but it\u2019s not going to be able to do your home justice without the proper insulation. Start with installing door sweeps, window insulation, and even caulking. If this doesn\u2019t do enough, it might be time to consider bigger insulation efforts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping an Old Thermostat<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t run your heater with an outdated thermostat. Digital thermostats are only the baseline now. We always recommend that you upgrade to a Wi-Fi or smart thermostat. This is because Wi-Fi thermostats allow you to eliminate user error and smart thermostats go the extra mile to help you heat. Make sure that your thermostat is able to do the right work for you. If you can\u2019t choose the right system, our professionals will help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Using Natural Light to Your Advantage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural light is one of your best allies during the winter. This is because natural light lends your home warmth. We suggest that you open your curtains or blinds at the height of the day. This will bring in natural light and help your home heat up by a few degrees. Every degree counts during a chilly Dayton winter. This will help you stay warm and rely on your heater less.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Contact Scaran today to <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/contact-us\/service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a><b> with our professionals.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is what might have caused your heating repair needs this winter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[164,114],"class_list":["post-995","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-dayton","tag-heating-repair"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/995","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=995"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/995\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":998,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/995\/revisions\/998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=995"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=995"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=995"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}