Winter Tips to Keep Your Northlake, IL Home Warm.

It’s winter in Northlake. 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 may even help reduce the demand on your Northlake home’s furnace. If you have any questions, call the professionals at Bloomingdale Heating & Air.

Winter Tips to Seal & Insulate

We’ve made a list of helpful winter tips to keep your home comfortable. The key is to stop the cold air from entering your home in the first place. The winter tips listed below will help insulate your home from the frigid outside 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:

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

Winter Tips to Optimize Existing Heating

Even if your Northlake home is already insulated, there’s more you can do to maintain heat. Other winter tips include simple lifestyle habits to help lower the burden on your furnace. Below are additional 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. For convenience, consider installing a programmable or smart thermostat.

Although winter tips can help your furnace, our we always strongly recommend regular maintenance of your furnace. Don’t wait to contact the experts at Bloomingdale Hearing & Air. Our technicians will conduct a thorough inspection of your Northlake home’s furnace to check for efficiency. For all of your HVAC needs, we’ve got your Northlake 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 dispatch a knowledgeable technician to your door in a fully-stocked truck. Give us the chance 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