Winter weather in the Dayton area can make your home’s interior feel colder than it should be. Cold air from outside can find its way into your home, which can force your furnace to run more often. Taking steps to winterize your home now can ensure that you stay warm all winter without putting additional wear and tear on your furnace.
Seal Gaps
Check around your home for small or large gaps that can let cold air in. Pay close attention to areas where openings like this tend to occur, such as around doors and windows. Seal up these gaps to keep heated air in and cold air out this winter. Doing this can help you keep your home warmer without having to run your furnace frequently.
Change Your Filter
Replace your HVAC filter before the heating season starts. Having a clean filter in your HVAC system improves its efficiency and keeps the air in your home healthier. You should make sure your HVAC system always has a clean filter throughout the season.
Switch Your Ceiling Fan’s Direction
Change your ceiling fan’s settings so that they turn counterclockwise, which will definitely winterize your home. Fans turning in this direction pushes heated air down from the ceiling in order to warm up the whole room. This can help rooms in your home feel warmer and cozier this winter.
Schedule Heating-System Maintenance
Maintenance on your heating system is an important part of knowing how to winterize your home. These HVAC visits offer a chance for technicians to find problems early and fix them in order to prevent a breakdown or major damage later on. Having heating-system maintenance done also helps ensure that your furnace or heat pump will heat your home more efficiently. This cuts down on wear and tear and lowers your heating bills throughout winter.
If you need more tips on how to winterize your home, please contact Ace Hardware Home Services. We can provide you with HVAC maintenance to help you prepare your Dayton home for colder weather.
