Winter Tips to Keep Your St. Charles, IL Home Warm.

Winter has arrived in St. Charles. Your furnace plays a huge role in keeping your home warm, but there are additional things you can do. These winter tips can reduce the demand on your St. Charles home’s furnace. If you have any questions, call the experts at Bloomingdale Heating & Air.

Seal & Insulate

The most useful of the winter tips is to prevent cold air from getting into your home. The winter tips below will help keep your home insulated from the freezing temperatures outside:

Insulate Windows:

Hang heavy thermal curtains and keep them closed at night. When it’s sunny, open them up.

Block Drafts:

Apply weather stripping on windows and doors. You can also use door snakes and plastic film to cover old windows.

Insulate Floors:

Add area rugs to reduce heat loss and add comfort, especially on hardwood or tile flooring.

Check Insulation:

Make sure your attic, walls, and floors have adequate insulation to trap heat.

Optimize Existing Heating

Even with proper insulation in your St. Charles home, there are some simple lifestyle habits you can do to 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: After using the oven, keep the oven door open (after the appliance 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.

While winter tips help, but our biggest recommendation is to take care of your furnace. Don’t wait to contact the professionals at Bloomingdale Hearing & Air. Our experts will perform a thorough inspection of your St. Charles home’s furnace to check for efficiency. For all of your HVAC needs, we’ve got your St. Charles home covered. First, contact us at 630-517-0441 today. Our technicians are on call 24/7. Next, let’s schedule an appointment. Then, we’ll send one of our experienced technicians to your door in a fully-stocked truck. We want to impress you with our excellent furnace maintenance and repair services.

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Find out more about Bloomingdale Heating & Air Conditioning and how we can help you today when you call 630-517-8441 or contact us online.

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