December 2, 2024

Maximizing Comfort While Minimizing Costs in Winter

Now that winter has arrived, you’ll want to do everything in your power to ensure that your home stays warm, but not without spiking your energy costs. It’s important to maintain a comfortable temperature, but since your heating systems will be working harder during these colder months, it could lead to higher energy bills. You’ll want to find a happy balance that keeps you and your family warm without the extra expenditures.

At Tindall & Ranson, we’re here to share a few tips on maximizing comfort while minimizing costs this winter.

Embrace the Layers

It’s important to dress appropriately in the winter, with sweaters, coats, scarves, and gloves. But while inside, you can remove a few of these layers, but it’s important to keep cozy. If you and your family utilize warmer clothing and even blankets, it can help you get away with a lower setting on your thermostat.

The Season of Soups & Stews

One factor that can help keep you and your loved ones warm is cooking delicious hearty meals. A benefit of making soups and stews is that they take a long time to cook. By using your oven or stove to make these dishes, you’ll effectively be heating your home while crafting tasty and comforting dishes.

Seal Your Windows

The likelihood of opening your windows this winter is low, so why not seal them to prevent any warm air from leaking out or cold air from leaking in. Window insulation kits are cheap and readily available at local hardware stores and home improvement warehouses.

Reverse Your Fan Flows

Your fans are designed to keep your rooms cool during the warmer months. However, you can reverse the flow to help keep your rooms warm during the winter. This a cost-effective way to keep the warm air circulating in bedrooms and common areas.

Use the Power of the Sun

While the days are a bit warmer than the nights in winter, it’s still relatively cold out. However, the sun provides warmth that you use. Keep your curtains open during the day and shut them as the sun sets to ensure that your home stays warm at night.

Schedule an HVAC Check Up

The best way to get ahead of the cold and ensure your home stays warm this winter is by making sure your systems are ready for the season. An HVAC technician can inspect your system to look for any potential issues that can cause the system to work inefficiently, which can cause a spike in your energy costs. They can provide preventative maintenance and tune ups to make sure that your system works its best this winter.

Get in Touch with Tindall & Ranson This Winter

As you kick your heater on, and you want to make sure it continues working efficiently and effectively this winter, Tindall & Ranson can help! We’ll make sure that your system is ready to work for you to keep your home warm and comfortable throughout the winter.

Contact us to schedule your service!