A Local Heating Guide for Steubenville, Wintersville & All of Jefferson County

If you’ve lived in Steubenville long enough, you already know how quickly the temperature drops once the winds pick up off the Ohio River. But many homeowners don’t realize just how fast local homes lose heat — and why their furnace seems to run nonstop during the coldest nights.

At Nuts About Comfort, we’ve serviced thousands of heating systems across Jefferson County since 1999, and the truth is this:

👉 Most Steubenville heat-loss problems have nothing to do with the furnace…

and everything to do with the house itself.

Here’s why your home may be losing heat faster than others — and how to fix the issue before it turns into a breakdown.

❄️ 1. Older Steubenville Homes Have Poorer Insulation

Steubenville has many older homes, especially around:

• LaBelle

• Pleasant Heights

• Market Street areas

• Downtown historic homes

• University-area rentals

Many of these homes were built long before energy efficiency standards existed.

What happens:

• Heat escapes through walls

• Temperature drops rapidly overnight

• Furnace runs longer and harder

• Higher utility bills

• Faster wear and tear on heating systems

What you can do:

• Add attic insulation

• Seal around windows and doors

• Install proper weatherstripping

• Schedule a furnace tune-up to maximize efficiency

Even small improvements can make a big difference in how warm your home stays.

❄️ 2. Leaky Ductwork Is Extremely Common in Jefferson County

This is one of the biggest hidden causes of heat loss in Steubenville homes.

Signs your ductwork is leaking:

• Some rooms are freezing

• Some rooms overheat

• Furnace runs constantly

• High gas or electric bills

• You hear “whistling” behind walls

If your ductwork leaks, you’re literally heating your basement, attic, or crawlspace instead of your living space.

Good news:

Duct repairs are usually simple and far cheaper than replacing a furnace.

❄️ 3. Dirty Filters Make Your Furnace Work Much Harder

This is the most preventable furnace problem — and one of the most common.

A clogged filter:

• Restricts airflow

• Causes the furnace to overheat

• Makes your home feel colder

• Leads to shutdowns or cracked limit switches

We see this constantly during Steubenville winter emergencies.

Change your filter every:

• 30 days for basic 1" filters

• 60–90 days for 4–5" filters

A $10 filter can prevent a $300 repair.

❄️ 4. Old Windows + Ohio River Winds = Heat Loss

Steubenville sits in a river valley.

Cold wind channels through gaps in:

• Window frames

• Door frames

• Old wood trim

• Older storm windows

This causes rapid indoor heat loss — especially overnight.

Quick fixes:

• Plastic window insulation kits

• Caulking around trim

• Upgraded weather stripping

• Closing curtains during the coldest hours

You’ll notice a difference almost immediately.

❄️ 5. Your Furnace May Be Losing Efficiency

Even if your furnace is “working,” it may not be working well.

Common efficiency killers:

• Dirty burners

• Worn ignition system

• Weak blower motor

• Cracked heat exchanger

• Failing limit switch

• Incorrect gas pressure

Steubenville homeowners often blame the house for cold rooms…

but in many cases, it’s the furnace struggling quietly in the background.

A proper tune-up restores lost efficiency and extends system life.

🔥 When to Call Nuts About Comfort for Furnace Help

Call us if you notice:

• Rooms staying cold even with the furnace running

• Furnace cycling constantly

• Odd furnace noises

• Burning or electrical smells

• High utility bills

• Cold air blowing from vents

• Furnace takes too long to warm the home

We diagnose the REAL cause — house issues, ductwork issues, or furnace issues — and fix it the right way.

⭐ Why Steubenville Trusts Nuts About Comfort✔ Repair-first mindset — no pressure to replace✔ Fast, local service✔ Honest diagnostics✔ Clear communication✔ Experience since 1999✔ Respect for your home

We treat your home the same way we treat our own.

⭐ Schedule Furnace Repair or Diagnostic in Steubenville

Don’t wait for the next cold snap — get your system checked before winter hits.

📞 Call or Text: 330-933-1472🌐 Schedule Online: NutsAboutComfort.com

Warm home. Honest service.

That’s Nuts About Comfort.