Some home heating hacks may seem helpful but can actually cause more harm than good. One common trick, if done incorrectly, might lead to costly heating repair. In this article, we’ll uncover which hack to avoid and how to keep your heating system running safely and efficiently all season long.

Keeping a house warm or cool in summer or winter is no doubt a costly proposition. So one might wonder whether shutting off vents in some rooms could help reduce the cost. But that’s not how it works in reality. An HVAC unit is specifically tailored to match the cubic feet of a home’s living space. No matter how many vents are open, the unit will run at the same power level.