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January 09, 2020

6 Tips to Stay Warm in Your New Home

Moving in the winterBy Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

If you moved to your new house in San Antonio during the summer, this is the first-time spending the cold season there. It is advisable that you should find ways that may help keep your house comfortable and also at the same time save a little money. As a professional moving company in San Antonio, we've assisted lots of people move into all sorts of homes. Therefore, we've put together some pointers which will not only make sure that your home is energy efficient but can also allow you to stay nice and cozy during the entire winter time.
 

1. REPAIRING DRAFTY AND LEAKY WINDOWS

Windows can be the main cause of heat loss and drafts particularly for older houses. If storm windows are on hand, ensure that they are properly installed and they can fully close without having difficulty. Utilize silicone caulk to close off crevices and gaps. Get rid of air conditioning units in the windows as the vents on the AC will permit cold air into your residence. Through the use of weather stripping to the wooden windows, you will help seal off the holes that happen to be in between the sill and the bottom part of the window frame.

Old 1-pane home windows could be creating reduction of warmth from your home. However, plastic sheets or window shades may help reduce heat loss. You should be sure that the sheeting is air tight and lower shades at night to maintain heated air inside the house. It is also fundamental that you open the window treatments throughout the day to benefit from the passive warmth from the sun.

2. FIX DRAFTY DOORS

It will be important for you to make sure that all your entrance doors shut entirely and that there is no disparity between the frame and the door. It is possible to determine if there are drafts by just moving a lit candle round the doorway frame to find out whether it flickers. If it flickers, this is a clear sign that you have drafts. You'll be able to fix the drafts using silicone caulk or weather stripping.

3. ADDING INSULATION IN THE ATTIC

By just insulating attics, you will lower the amount of heat lost from the roof. This could ensure that you always feel warm and comfy. Even though increasing insulation can be a little pricey, it'll have a fantastic return on your investment.

4. USE A PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT

A thermostat will make sure your residence is always energy efficient by keeping the bills low. Once you put in a programmable thermostat, you don't need to physically set the temperature you find ideal any time you go out and when you get home. The thermostat adapts your home's temperature automatically thus delivering maximum coziness if the residence is occupied. You may also set the thermostat to decrease your home's temperature when no one is at home.

5. INSULATE OUTLETS

It's easy for someone to ignore electric outlets and light switches when they're weatherproofing their new residence. Outlets are simply holes in the walls and so they could be a reason for heat loss from your home or cool drafts, which explains why you have to look at them. Hence, you should make certain that they've been insulated. Insulation kits utilized on electrical outlets and light switches are pre-cut foam insulators which may be mounted behind the wall or switch plates. It's also possible to elect to trim your own insulator foam but ensure that the foam is fire resistant to avoid electrical fires.

6. USE A WATER HEATER BLANKET

A water heater blanket is actually a blanket installed around your water heater to help minimize heat loss thus assisting you to save money on the energy bills. In addition, it helps to ensure that the water heater keeps a constant temperature.

If you are looking for further resources on what to do once you move to a new residence, get a hold of A-1 Freeman Moving Group, your local moving company in San Antonio.

 

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