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

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

Winter Tips to Seal & Insulate

We’ve compiled a list of winter tips, but a big factor is to stop cold air from getting into your home. The winter tips below will help keep your home insulated from the cold weather outside:

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:

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

Winter Tips to Optimize Existing Heating

Even with proper insulation in your Elk Grove home, other winter tips include simple lifestyle habits to help reduce the stress on your furnace. Listed below are some additional winter tips:

Embrace Sunlight: Open 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 help lower the load on your furnace, but our biggest recommendation is to maintain your furnace. Contact the professionals at Bloomingdale Hearing & Air. Our technicians will perform a thorough inspection of your Elk Grove home’s furnace to check for efficiency. For all of your HVAC needs, we’ve got your Elk Grove home covered. First, contact us at 630-517-0441. Our technicians are on call 24/7. Next, we can schedule a convenient appointment. Then, we’ll send an experienced technician to your door in a fully-stocked truck. We want to earn your business by showing you 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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