It’s already the holiday season and the weather is getting colder and colder. King Water Wells is going to list some tips to help keep your home warmer this winter. After all, a cozy home when it’s snowing outside makes everything picturesque. Especially during the December holidays.
Test the Doors and Windows
One of the first things you should do before it gets too cold is to test your doors and windows for leaks. This test involves a burning candle, so use the utmost caution, especially around drapes and blinds. Light a candle and hold it in front of the doors and windows to see if the flame flickers. If it does, there’s a leak. These leaks let in cold air and allow the hot air inside to escape outside. This reduces the temperature of your home’s interior.
Seal the Leaking Ones
To prevent these leaks, seal the doors and windows that are leaking. You can purchase a DIY sealant at the hardware store. You are not actually sealing the doors or windows shut. Rather, you are sealing around them where they have warped and separated from their original seal.
Use the Sun’s Solar Energy
Another thing you can do to increase the indoor temperature is to take advantage of the sunlight during the day. Keep the blinds and drapes open on the windows through which the sun is shining until the sun moves. Then, open the drapes and blinds where the sun has moved to continue to allow the solar heat into your home. You’d be surprised at how much the sun’s warmth heats the interior.
Close Up at Night
Once the sun sets, close everything up. The minute the sun tucks away for the night, the outdoor temperature reduces significantly. This cold air freezes the window panes and the cold panes seep cold air into the home. Close the blinds and drapes to keep the cold air from circulating through the indoor space. This will keep the inside warmer because it also traps the heat.
Consider Geothermal Heating
Finally, consider using the earth’s natural heat to keep your house warm during the winter. A geothermal heating pump will draw heat from underneath the ground and circulate it through your home. This reduces your reliance upon electricity or gas and gives you a greener heating source.
King Water Wells in Rockford, MI, would be happy to give you a quote on geothermal heating. Call us today to set up an appointment.