Winter Tips to Keep Your Lombard, IL Home Warm.

Winter is full swing in Lombard. Many homeowners depend on furnaces to keep their homes warm. That said, there are other things you can do to help keep your home comfortable. These winter tips may even lower the demand on your Lombard home’s furnace. If you have any questions, call the professionals at Bloomingdale Heating & Air.

Winter Tips to Seal & Insulate

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

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

Winter Tips to Optimize Existing Heating

You may already have proper insulation in your Lombard home, but there’s more you can do. Other winter tips include simple lifestyle habits to help reduce the demand on your furnace. Below are winter tips to optimize what 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. Install a programmable or smart thermostat.

While winter tips can assist your furnace, we always recommend regular maintenance of your home’s furnace. Don’t wait to contact the experts at Bloomingdale Hearing & Air. Our technicians will perform a thorough inspection of your Lombard home’s furnace to check for efficiency. For all of your HVAC needs, we’ve got your Lombard home covered. First, start by contacting us at 630-517-0441. Our technicians are available 24/7. Next, let’s schedule an appointment. Then, we’ll send an experienced technician to your home in a fully-equipped truck. Give us the chance 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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Bloomingdale Heating and Air Conditioning

476 Lake Street
Roselle, IL 60172
Phone:630-517-0441
Fax: 630-539-1896
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