5 Secrets to Keeping Warm This Holiday
The holidays are a happy time of year, but they can also be frigid. When it’s time to have everyone gathered together in your home, the last thing you want is a cold home. With a few tips from professional HVAC technicians, you can keep your home warm without spending a fortune on heating:
Lay out the area rugs
Many of us have wood floors in our homes, which is why area rugs can come in handy. When the weather gets cold, it’s time to layer on the rugs, overlapping a larger area rug with a slightly smaller one for more insulation.
Redo weatherstripping
Weatherstripping ensures that cool air stays out and air leaks don’t occur. If your home is feeling drafty, it might be time to re-do weatherstripping around all your windows. To determine where you need it the most, go around the home with a tea light candle. If the handle flickers or goes out near one area of your window, weatherstripping is likely necessary.
Hang heavy shades
Swap out your lightweight window treatments for heavy shades instead. Whether thermal or a dark color, certain shades are better for winter than others.
Use a portable heater
When used safely, portable heaters are a great source of heat for those cool spots in your home. Whether you’re lounging at home or having a family gathering, portable heaters can keep you toasty.
Use the fireplace
Have a wood-burning fireplace at home? Not only will this keep your warm, but it will also save you money on your energy bill. Using your fireplace is a natural resource for heating and should be used to warm up your home carefully.
Looking for more ways to warm up your home efficiently and safely this holiday? Turn to Leslie Heating & Cooling. We offer heating services including heat repair, heat insulation, programmable thermostat installation, and more! We are a family-owned and operated business based in Woodridge, Illinois and are here for all of your HVAC emergency needs, heating installation, and maintenance. To learn more, give us a call at 630.621.9419 or visit our website.
