Winter Tips to Keep Your Downers Grove, IL Home Warm.

Winter has arrived in Downers Grove. Many of homeowners depend on furnaces to warm their homes. However, there are other things you can do to keep your home comfortable. These winter tips may help reduce the demand on your Downers Grove home’s furnace. If you have any questions, call the knowledgeable experts at Bloomingdale Heating & Air.

Winter Tips to Seal & Insulate

We’ve made a list of useful winter tips to keep your home warm. It’s key to prevent cold air from getting into your home in the first place. The winter tips below will help insulate your home from the frigid 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

If your Downers Grove home is properly insulated, there’s more you can do to maintain heat. Other winter tips include simple lifestyle habits to help lower the demand on your furnace. Below are winter tips to optimize heat that may already be 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 from home. Install a programmable or smart thermostat.

While winter tips can help your furnace, we always highly recommend regular maintenance of your furnace. Contact the professionals at Bloomingdale Hearing & Air. Our technicians will conduct a comprehensive inspection of your Downers Grove home’s furnace to check for efficiency. For all of your HVAC needs, we’ve got your Downers Grove home covered. First, contact us at 630-517-0441. Our technicians are on call 24/7. Next, let’s schedule an appointment. Then, we’ll send a knowledgeable technician to your home in a fully-equipped truck. We’re eager 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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