Winter Tips to Keep Your Franklin Park, IL Home Warm.

It’s wintertime in Franklin Park. In addition to running your furnace, there are other things you can do to keep your home warm. By using these winter tips, you can reduce the demand on your Franklin Park home’s furnace. If you have any questions, call the professionals at Bloomingdale Heating & Air.

Seal & Insulate

One of the best winter tips is to stop cold air from getting into your home. The tips below will help keep your home insulated from the frigid temperatures outside:

Optimize Existing Heating

Even with proper insulation in your Franklin Park home, there are some lifestyle habits you can implement to further help lower the demand on your furnace. Below are some additional winter tips:

• Embrace Sunlight: Open blinds on sunny days to let passive solar heat in.
• Use Kitchen Heat: Leave the oven door open (after the oven is turned off) for residual warmth.
• Close Off Unused Rooms: Shut doors to rooms you aren’t using to concentrate heat.
• Increase Humidity: Use a humidifier to increase humidity. Moist air feels warmer.
• Ceiling Fans: Set your ceiling fans to spin clockwise (reverse) to push warm air down from the ceiling.
• Clear Vents: Keep the vents clear of furniture and obstructions. 
• Utilize the Thermostat: Lower the temperature when you’re sleeping or away. Consider installing a programmable or smart thermostat.

The most crucial of all winter tips is maintain your furnace. Don’t wait to contact the experts at Bloomingdale Hearing & Air. Our experts will perform a thorough inspection of your Franklin Park home’s furnace to check for efficiency. For all of your HVAC needs, we’ve got your Franklin Park home covered. First, start by contacting us at 630-517-0441 today. Our technicians are on call 24/7. Next, let’s schedule a convenient appointment. Then, we’ll send a knowledgeable technician to your door in a fully-stocked truck. We want to earn your business by impressing you with our comprehensive furnace maintenance and repair services.