Tips For Keeping Your Home Warm And Cozy This Winter

Since people tend to stay home more when the weather is cold, heating is responsible for most of a home’s energy expenses during the winter. However, the HVAC experts at S.J. Kowalski, Inc. have advice about what you can do to keep your home warm without consuming extra power. Our technicians offer reliable heating and cooling services, including maintenance and repairs that will help your system run efficiently.

A few simple things you can do to avoid heat loss and saveon heating cost are as easy as adjusting door thresholds. Doors are susceptible to wear and tear, which often result in gaps that promote drafts and air leaks. A simple adjustment like raising the door’s threshold will stop drafts and keep warm air from escaping your home. Cover windows at night. Your windows allow radiant energy to enter your home during the day, providing extra warmth at no cost. However, the heat can escape at night, so close your curtains or blinds at dusk. Replace worn weather stripping. Old weather stripping is no longer effective, so replace it at the first sign of wear or damage. Doing this will help your home stay warm without increasing your energy consumption. Insulate attic access doors. Attic access doors are sources of heat loss and air leaks, but you can insulate these openings easily. Add two layers of rigid foam boards to the hatch, and seal the trim and enclosure with caulk or a foam sealant.

As seasons change, we might think about outside maintenance and home repairs, but it is also very important and a great time to remember indoor maintenance, especially having your home heating system checked. HVAC service and maintenance makes it less likely that you’ll face breakdowns or heating problems in the middle of the winter, just when you need it most. Taking care of your heating system now can help keep you warm and cozy all winter long. An efficiently working furnace means a warmer home. Annual maintenance is what keeps your HVAC system working efficiently and reduces the chance of breakdowns. That means you can rely on your heating system during the cold nights and avoid costly emergency repairs. For many HVAC systems skipping an annual maintenance check can mean voiding your warranty. So allowing an expert from S.J. Kowalski, Inc. to identify potential problems and fix them before a major breakdown happens will save you money. Make your home’s winter comfort a top priority. Call the HVAC experts at S.J. Kowalski, Inc. to schedule your annual maintenance today at 570-455-2600.

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