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When record-setting cold temperatures hit the midwest, most of us stay indoors and look for ways to stay warm. This can mean you may see higher-than-normal electric bills the following month, which begs the question: “Why does my bill go up when it’s cold outside?” Simply put, the colder it is outside, the harder your heating system works to keep your home comfortable and heating & cooling is about 50% of our electric bill. In recent years, extended cold snaps and polar vorte

Carbon monoxide (CO) risk increases in winter due to more people using heating sources, which can lead to dangerous CO buildup in enclosed spaces, especially when snow or ice blocks vents . To prevent poisoning, install and maintain CO detectors, have a professional service check heating systems annually, and clear any snow or ice from exhaust vents and tailpipes.  Worried about your HVAC system and Carbon Monoxide? Check out the Steinhardt Comfort Shield ! We will check your

Auxiliary heat is a backup system for heat pumps that provides extra warmth when the main system can't keep up, typically in very cold weather (below about 35−40°F), when the heat pump is in defrost mode, or if the thermostat is adjusted by more than 2−3° at once. It uses less efficient electric resistance heating and can run up your energy bill if it comes on frequently or is running constantly.  When auxiliary heat turns on  Cold weather:  When temperatures drop below about