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Keeping Your Home Warm in The Winter Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

  • Perla Irish
  • January 1, 2021
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  1. Indoor Climate Affects Productivity
  2. Keep an Eye on Your HVAC
  3. Consider New Insulation
  4. Set the Thermostat at A Reasonable Temperature.
  5. Hire Professional Furnace Maintenance
  6. Take Advantage of Natural Light

When the weather outside is frightful, it can be all too tempting to turn up the thermostat in the comfort of your own home.

But for most of us, harsh winters are a yearly occurrence, so if you can’t see the Old Man Winter shivering out there, you should probably be thinking about how to save on your heating costs.

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Keeping Your Home Warm in The Winter Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

You may think that living in a warm climate like Florida means you won’t have to worry about your heating costs this winter.

But while gas and electricity prices may be lower where you live, you’re probably paying for heat just the same.

Indoor Climate Affects Productivity

As author Adam Smith said, “The real price of everything, what everything really costs to the man who wants to acquire it, is the toil and trouble of acquiring it.”

If you want to get more done during the year, then being comfortable will make a big difference

You can’t control the weather, but you can keep your home warm in the winter. Here are some simple things you can do to keep your heating costs low during winter.

Keep the windows closed and door drafts to a minimum

Walk around your house once a month during colder months to check that windows and doors are properly sealed.

Seal leaky areas with caulking or weather-stripping using silicone-based materials, which withstand extreme temperatures.

If you keep the windows closed and door drafts to a minimum, you will cut down on your heating bill. Also, you will lower the risk of frozen pipes and save energy.


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  • 7 Ways to Efficiently Warm Your Home

Keep an Eye on Your HVAC

During the winter season, use heat sparingly and only when it’s absolutely necessary.

It’s important to know who’s responsible for turning your heat on and off, so you don’t waste money heating your home when it is supposed to be cold outside.

You can ask your landlord or property management company for details on how they manage your HVAC system and what triggers them to turn it on.

If you control your HVAC system, make sure you have a programmable thermostat set at a minimum temperature when you aren’t home.

If you have roommates, make sure that they understand how important it is to keep the thermostat set to a minimum when no one is home.

During the winter months, make sure your windows, doors, and other air leaks are sealed correctly.

Consider New Insulation

You should take some time to inspect your home for any damages or wear and tear, especially the attic. The insulation in your attic usually deteriorates and wears down with time.

Without adequate insulation in your attic, your home will be losing a lot of warm air and the hot air produced by your furnace will be escaping through the attic.

Set the Thermostat at A Reasonable Temperature.

If you feel cold in your home, set your thermostat to a reasonable temperature.

Your body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit and you probably do not need the house that’s 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18.3 degrees Celsius) to be only slightly colder.

Hire Professional Furnace Maintenance

To ensure that your furnace is functional and reliable during the winter season, it is important to have it serviced routinely.

Since this is not something you can include in your DIY list due to a lack of technical expertise, you should invest in a professional furnace maintenance service.

If you live in Rougemont, NC and you suspect your furnace could be way overdue for servicing, contact a company dealing in professional furnace repair in Rougemont NC to have it serviced.

With winter coming, it is time to think about furnace maintenance. Now is the ideal time to invest in a professional furnace repair service and keep your heating system in top condition for the cold season.

Even though a common problem such as a clogged filter may seem rudimentary, it can cause serious harm to your furnace and even result in a system breakdown if not attended to immediately.

Routine cleaning and troubleshooting are required for all furnaces so, if you have been putting off such repairs, it is time you call for professional help.

Take Advantage of Natural Light

The energy provided by natural light and heat can help to heat up your home during the winter. Make a point of opening your curtains during the daytime to let the sunshine in.

you can significantly increase the heat in a room simply by allowing direct sunlight into the room.

Using these tips can go a long way in helping to keep your heating bills low this winter and ensure your home is warm and cozy.

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