Winter Tips to Keep Your Wheaton, IL Home Warm.

It’s wintertime in Wheaton. The primary method to keeping many homes warm is by using a furnace. However, there are more things you can do to keep your home’s interior cozy. These winter tips can lower the demand on your Wheaton home’s furnace. If you have any questions, the experts at Bloomingdale Heating & Air are ready to assist.

Seal & Insulate

The most useful of the winter tips is to stop cold air from getting in. The winter tips below will help keep your home insulated from the cold temperatures outside:

Insulate Windows:

Hang heavy thermal curtains and keep them closed at night. When it’s sunny, open them 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 hardwood or tile flooring.

Check Insulation:

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

Optimize Existing Heating

Even with proper insulation in your Wheaton home, other winter tips include simple lifestyle habits to help reduce the demand on your furnace. 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: Keep the vents clear of furniture and obstructions.
Utilize the Thermostat: Lower the temperature when you’re sleeping or away. Consider installing a programmable or smart thermostat.

Winter tips help your furnace, but our biggest recommendation is maintain your furnace. Don’t wait to contact the professionals at Bloomingdale Hearing & Air. Our technicians will perform a complete inspection of your Wheaton home’s furnace to check for efficiency. For all of your HVAC needs, we’ve got your Wheaton home covered. First, contact us at 630-517-0441 today. Our technicians are on call 24/7. Next, let’s schedule an appointment. Then, we’ll send an experienced technician to your door in a fully-equipped truck. We want to impress you with our thorough 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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Roselle, IL 60172
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