If our homes are sanctuaries and safe spaces, they must be comfortable and cozy. In the winter, that comfort involves your home being warm as soon as you walk in. In addition to a warm home being a happier home, a warm home is essential for optimal health. Not only can breathing cold air increase your risk of chest infections, but it also thickens your blood and increases an individual’s risk of higher blood pressure. You never want to put yourself in a risky situation for the health of all those in your household, or the overall health status of your home.
Keep reading to discover five ways to keep your home warm and healthy this winter.
1. INSTALL A PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
While away at work and school, many homes are unoccupied during the day. That means that keeping the heat set at a temperature suitable for residents is wasted when no one is there. A programmable thermostat allows homeowners to select automatic run times so you can be sure to warm the house upon everyone’s return.
2. INVEST IN GOOD WINDOW COVERINGS
Window coverings technology has become quite impressive with time and makes a huge difference in not only the lighting in a room, but plays a big role in the temperature of a room. Today, window coverings are produced using different fabrics and weights that work to keep cool air out from windows that may be drafty.
Some great window coverings are:
Cellular shades
Plantation shutters
Solar blinds
3. IMPROVE ATTIC INSULATION
Although some homes have functional attics that are part of the living space of a home, attics were designed to help control the house’s temperature by allowing for a large mass of slow-moving air. However, when the attic is not insulated, warm air rises and stays there or escapes, leaving the attic warm and the rest of your house cold. Make it a priority to check the status of your attic insulation before winter arrives.
4. INSTALL WINDOW FILM
Window film is a thin clear cover put over the interior or exterior of the glass in your home to keep the cold out. Window film is purchased over the counter in a hardware or home goods store. It is one of the least expensive ways to help keep your home warm in the winter.
Applying window film is straightforward, and homeowners don’t need a professional to install it. Visit a local hardware store to purchase some window film as an easy way to keep your home warmer this winter.
5. MOVE FURNITURE AWAY FROM VENTS AND RADIATORS
It is not enough to just hear the heater click on and off; you need to ensure that warm air is blowing from the vent or that the radiator is warming properly. However, if you have them blocked by furniture, you are missing out on the benefits of the heat.
The heat from a radiator or vent can cause certain furniture fabrics to collect moisture and dampness from the heat. The result of that furniture getting wet and drying time and time again is mold and mildew forming. Breathing in that moldy air and mildew creates risk for more infections or breathing problems.
Have a Warm Home This Winter
As you can see, keeping your house warm in the winter is essential for maintaining a warm and healthy household. If you need additional help such as heating installation, repair or maintenance in Colorado Springs, reach out to us at Eagle Heating and Air Conditioning.
