Utility room is FREAKIN' HOT!

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: jonnyGURU
Ok ok ok ok... I get dullard's point. And he's not saying the utility room will not heat up before the rest of the house. My issue is that the utility room IS heating up before the rest of the house.

I have a programmable thermostat. The heat is essentially off all day until about 5PM. At 5PM, the heat runs non-stop until the temperature upstairs where the thermostat is hits 68°F. The problem is, this takes longer to accomplish than if I ran the heat throughout the whole day (which would ultimately cost me more, but that's not the point). By the time the rest of the house IS warmed up, the utility room is 100°+. Certainly this time would be reduced IF the utility room did not have to heat up first.

Right?

And no... I didn't get a chance to buy the duct wrap today. Had to replace a bathroom exhaust vent instead.

Then your first and easiest option is to insulate your ductwork in that utility room. Second, would be to find out if the remainder of your house is insulated well to retain that warmth.