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5 Homeowner Strategies For A Warm Home This Winter

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5 Homeowner Strategies For A Warm Home This Winter

Trying to keep your home cozy this winter? Here are some tips to get you started right away from us at Thomson Air Conditioning, offering residential HVAC services in Long Beach, CA. From easy steps like maximizing sunlight to sealing ductwork, we’ve put together a list of five great strategies to help you get more warmth into your home:

Keep Out Drafts

Older homes, especially in our area, were built for the warmer days of the year. Builders skimped on insulation, especially around basements and attics. We’ve heard stories of homeowners discovering newspaper and sawdust used as insulation in homes from the 1920s to 1960s before fiberglass insulation became more common. Consider adding insulation if you plan to stay in your home long-term, it will help store the heat this winter and keep paying off in the summer by keeping outside heat from getting inside when you run your AC.

Get A Programmable Thermostat

You won’t have to adjust the heat all the time and will save money while keeping your home comfortable by installing a programmable thermostat. Energystar.gov says you can save about $180 a year by properly setting your thermostat. We recommend setting it to 68 degrees while you’re active around the house, and then between 60 and 62 degrees at night while you sleep. Studies show you actually sleep better with temperatures a little lower in the evening, and this will help cut your energy bill, too. When you’re away on vacation for a few days or more, turn the setting down to 55 degrees.

5 Homeowner Strategies for a Warm Home This Winter

Check Vents Aren’t Covered By Furniture

If you have furniture over your vents, it will be harder for your furnace to distribute heat around your home. It can also affect your furnace’s pressure and make some rooms feel chilly while others get more heat. At least for the winter, rearrange furniture so your system doesn’t have to work harder than necessary trying to compensate for these airflow blockers.

Take Advantage Of The California Sun

Even on a cold winter’s day, the sun still provides free heat to your home. Maximize this by openings windows in the morning. Close shutters, curtains, and blinds at night to keep that heat from escaping.

Use Those Ceiling Fans

If you have ceiling fans in your home, don’t make the mistake of thinking they are just for summer use. You could be using them to keep your home cozy this winter. In the summer, fans circulate hot air up and away from the family, but you can use your fan in the winter, too. Switch the direction of your fan’s blades to push hot air down toward common areas by locating the reversal switch on the side of your fan. This simple tip could really help bring the warmth down, especially if you have high or vaulted ceilings where heat is getting trapped.

We hope you and your family have a comfortable winter. At Thomson Air Conditioning we offer residential HVAC services in Long Beach, CA, and surrounding areas at a reasonable rate. If you’re considering ways to improve your home’s efficiency, check out the Cost Benefits of Energy-Efficient Heating Systems to see how upgrading can save you money in the long run. Call us today to schedule a visit at (562) 201-3014. Check out our blog on 7 Causes of Temperature Imbalances in the Home for expert insights!

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