Quick Answer
In Colliers, a sudden increase in your gas bill usually means the furnace or water heater is staying on longer than it should. Clogged filters, short cycling, duct leakage, and sediment in gas water heaters are the most common causes. Each one adds extra runtime, and longer runtime drives fuel use higher even when thermostat settings stay the same.
Homes across Colliers—whether along Veterans Road, Puzzletown, or the hillside properties toward Cross Creek—often have aging ductwork and mineral-rich water that make efficiency problems show up quickly.
Furnace, Duct, and Water Heater Factors
Clogged filters reduce airflow and extend furnace cycles. Short cycling wastes fuel at every startup, especially in older homes with oversized units.
Many long-standing basements have loosening duct joints that leak warm air.
Hard-water sediment also forms quickly in gas water heaters, causing long burner cycles and early hot-water runout.
FAQs
Why did my bill rise if the weather didn’t change?
Efficiency losses—airflow issues, duct leaks, or sediment—add runtime regardless of outdoor temperature.
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Author: Alex Largent
Alex Largent
Alex Largent is the Owner and Senior HVAC Efficiency Analyst at Honest Fix Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. With more than 20 years of field experience, NATE and EPA certifications, and a hands-on leadership style, Alex teaches his team to fix systems right the first time — with transparency, precision, and no upsells. He writes about HVAC diagnostics, home energy efficiency, and practical maintenance advice for homeowners across the Upper Ohio Valley. Read Alex Largent’s full bio to learn more about his expertise in the HVAC and Plumbing industry. Updated October 2025.
