{"id":1194,"date":"2022-03-21T11:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/?p=1194"},"modified":"2022-03-18T14:31:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T18:31:34","slug":"how-old-heater-wastes-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/heating-service\/how-old-heater-wastes-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Old Heater Wastes Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"money-saving-piggy-bank\"If you have an older heater and you talk to an HVAC professional, then we\u2019re sure you\u2019ve heard one of us encourage you to upgrade. We make an effort to speak to homeowners in the area, and we understand that many feel that this recommendation is a simple upsell. We also understand how easy it is to become jaded when you\u2019ve received less than quality work in the past. Our professionals can change all that.<\/p>\n

We understand that the right information is just as important as the right heating and cooling services. It\u2019s why we make the effort to let you know all the factors that affect your heater. Today, we want to get into the negatives surrounding outdated <\/span>heating in Lockport, IL<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How an Old Heater Can Waste Money<\/span><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s get into the details of how an older heater can waste money.<\/span><\/p>\n

Decreased Efficiency<\/span><\/h3>\n

The number one culprit behind a wasteful heater is decreased efficiency. This is more common in older systems simply because they\u2019re outdated. You can have the best system for your home\u2019s size and it can be perfectly fit to your needs, but time will eventually wear it down. Older heaters typically struggle with efficiency due to outdated or old parts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although you might not notice these efficiency troubles outright, you\u2019ll probably notice more frustration when using your home\u2019s heater. If you spend more time trying to get your heater to run properly or more money trying to get your system to perform, then we\u2019d suggest considering a new heater.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An Outdated Thermostat<\/span><\/h3>\n

Old heaters are often accompanied by old thermostats. An outdated thermostat can actually be the downfall of your home\u2019s heating system. If your thermostat isn\u2019t a smart or Wi-Fi model, we would recommend upgrading. Analog thermostats aren\u2019t going to get you the efficiency one of these systems can promise. The same goes for digital thermostats. While they may have programmable features, they don\u2019t have the universal access of a Wi-Fi thermostat or the learning ability that a smart thermostat offers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Frequent Repairs<\/span><\/h3>\n

Old heaters often have decreased efficiency, which can cause frequent repair needs. If you notice that you need to repair your heater more than once every few years, then it\u2019s time to schedule an appointment with our professionals to talk about replacement. Frequent repairs are one of the biggest indicators of inefficiency. It\u2019s almost guaranteed that you\u2019re spending too much money on a system that isn\u2019t serving you right.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How We Can Help With the Upgrade<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our professionals can help you\u00a0to upgrade with the information we provide, with our financing options, and with our installation services. If you have more questions concerning heater efficiency, then we\u2019re here to answer your questions. We have great financing options available if you\u2019re looking to fund your new heating system. We’re also known for our easy and impeccable installation services. We\u2019ve worked in the area since 1946, and our experience is put to good use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Johansen & Anderson Inc today to <\/b>schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a> with our professionals. Call J&A today, sleep-tight tonight.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here are a few ways that your outdated heater is causing you to lose out on money.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[242,96],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1194"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1194"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1194\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1198,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1194\/revisions\/1198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1194"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1194"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1194"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}