3 Ways to Keep Your Home Warm & Save Energy
Its nice to keep the house warm and cozy during the winter. Being cozy can get expensive, especially if you’re cranking up the heat & you’re still cold. Here are a few ideas to consider to help keep your home warm. 1. Replace your dirty air filters. A dirty air filter may not cause you any problems when the weather is mild, but it’s definitely something to check in winter. If you have cold temperatures outside, your filter could be your biggest roadblock to a warm home. Before you blame your furnace for the lack of heat, be sure to take a quick look at your filters. Dirty filters restrict air flow and make it harder for your furnace to keep up without using loads of energy; and if your filters are old and dirty, there’s a good chance your furnace won’t be able to raise your temperature at all. Changing your filters regularly, and making sure to check them in the colder months is definitely a smart way to help your furnace run efficiently. 2. Check your attic insulation. Proper insulation saves energy & makes your home resistant to heat loss by creating a barrier between your warm home...
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