Winter Tips to Keep Your Elmhurst, IL Home Warm.

Winter is here in Elmhurst. Many homeowners rely on furnaces to keep their homes warm. However, there are other things you can do to help keep your home cozy. These winter tips can even lower the demand on your Elmhurst home’s furnace. If you have any questions, call the knowledgeable professionals at Bloomingdale Heating & Air.

Winter Tips to Seal & Insulate

We’ve put together a list of winter tips. It’s key to stop the cold air from getting into your home in the first place. The winter tips below will help keep your home insulated from the bitter temperatures:

Insulate Windows:

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

Use area rugs to reduce heat loss and add comfort, especially on hard flooring surfaces such as wood or tile.

Check Insulation:

Ensure your attic, walls, and floors all have adequate insulation to keep the heat inside.

Winter Tips to Optimize Existing Heating

Even if your Elmhurst home already has proper insulation, there’s more you can do. Additional winter tips include simple lifestyle habits to help reduce the demand on your furnace. Below are winter tips to optimize what heat that you may already have available:

Embrace Sunlight: Open curtains and blinds on sunny days to let 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: Clear the vents of any furniture and obstructions.
Utilize the Thermostat: Lower the temperature when you’re sleeping or away. Install a programmable or smart thermostat.

While winter tips can assist your furnace, we strongly recommend annual maintenance on your furnace. Don’t hesitate to contact the experts at Bloomingdale Hearing & Air. Our technicians will perform a complete inspection of your Elmhurst home’s furnace to check for efficiency. For all of your HVAC needs, we’ve got your Elmhurst home covered. First, start by contacting us at 630-517-0441. Our technicians are available 24/7. Next, let’s schedule a convenient appointment. Then, we’ll send a knowledgeable technician to your door in a fully-equipped truck. We’re ready to earn your business with our excellent furnace maintenance and repair services.

Learn More

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.

“I had my ac and furnace installed last year. I was so impressed! This year my ac wasn’t working right. Anthony was so kind and professional. He sent out Brett who diagnosed the problem and Joe who fixed it. He of course honored the warranty and charged me nothing. It’s hard to find companies that are upstanding, especially in the HVAC industry, but Anthony is awesome. His crews are on time, and so professional. I would highly recommend using this company!“

Tammy P.

“Our furnace fan kept turning on and off but no heat was being produced and of course it happens on a Saturday morning. We called and they gave us a window of 12:30 – 2:00. The guy showed up at 12:20 and fixed our problem in ten minutes. He was very nice and professional. He even wore shoe coverings in the house. It was a great experience and will definitely use this company again.“

Jaime S.

Bloomingdale Heating and Air Conditioning

476 Lake Street
Roselle, IL 60172
Phone:630-517-0441
Fax: 630-539-1896
Email: bloomingdalehvac@gmail.com