Affordable Ways To Winterize Your Home

If you can't afford major repairs, such as a new furnace or new windows, there ARE other small things you can do to save lots of money on heating costs – and you can handle most of them yourself. If you are interested in a cost-efficient way to winterize your home safely, check out these tips!

· Apply window film. If you're really set on reducing your heating bill and don't mind energy savings investing some money, you could have window film installed over your windows. You'll find the film in home improvement stores. During the winter, it can reduce heat loss through old windows by up to 40 percent.

· Close the fireplace dampers. Warm air can escape through the chimney.

· Add some blankets to your bed . For every 1 degree you set your thermostat back, you can save 1 to 3 percent on your annual heating costs.

· Reverse the direction of your ceiling fans . This will circulate so that the hot air will go down and spread throughout your home. Also, make sure that your furniture is moved off of your vents, so the air can reach the intended rooms. Pets also like to hang around the warm vents in the winter, so make sure they are not directly in the way of this.

· Don’t close the vents in rooms you are not using. Many people make this mistake. This will make your heater work harder to heat the house and it does not account for the room that the vent is closed in. Not only will this not save you on your heating bill, but it can also bring a discomforting temperature to other rooms in your home. If you have rooms you are not using, you may want to consider zoning.

· Have your furnace checked to make sure that it is running properly. It is best to do this before the extreme cold weather comes so you are not stuck in a cold house if it happens to be malfunctioning. Furnaces that are older than 15 years need to be replaced or re-evaluated. Older furnaces are only 60% percent efficient while newer ones are around 96% efficient. This investment can save you hundreds on your bill.

· Replace and clean your furnace filters. It is very important for allergy and cleanliness purposes. Your home filters should be checked every three months to maintain the best kept home.

If you want to save money on your energy bills, use these tips to see some return in your bills this winter. If you are interested in a new, more efficient furnace, contact Adam’s Air for a free estimate on the cost of a new furnace. We offer reliable heating and cooling products with a wide range of efficiency ratings, so you can pick the right solution that pays you back in lower utility costs.

At Adam’s Air, we're a licensed HVAC contractor ensuring Hamilton homeowners comfort since 2006. When your system is running smoothly, you can be confident that your family is breathing safe, clean, comfortable air. Call us today, to schedule your HVAC inspection!