By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
1. REPAIRING DRAFTY AND LEAKY WINDOWS
Windows can be the primary cause of heat loss and drafts particularly for vintage residences. If storm windows are on hand, make certain that they are properly installed and they can completely close without having difficulty. Make use of silicone caulk to seal off crevices and gaps. Remove air conditioning units on the windows since the vents on the AC can let frigid air into your house. By applying weather stripping to the wooden windows, you can help seal the gaps that happen to be in between the sill and the bottom of the window frame.
Old 1-pane windows could possibly be creating reduction of heat from your home. Even so, plastic sheeting or window treatments might help reduce heat loss. You need to be sure that the sheeting is air tight and bring down shades at night in order to retain heated air in the home. Additionally it is necessary for you to open the window shades during the day to benefit from the indirect solar energy.
2. FIX DRAFTY DOORS
It will be important for you to make sure that all your entrance doors close completely and that there is no disparity between the frame and the door. It is possible to tell if there are drafts by just moving a lit candle around the doorway frame to find out whether it flickers. If it flickers, that is a straightforward indication that there are drafts. It is possible to patch the drafts using silicone caulk or weather stripping.
3. PUTTING INSULATION IN THE ATTIC
By just insulating attics, you'll lower the quantity of heat lost out of the roof. This could make sure that you constantly feel warm and comfy. Although adding insulation can be a little costly, it will have a fantastic return on your investment.
4. USE A PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
A thermostat will ensure your residence remains energy efficient by keeping the bills low. If you put in a programmable thermostat, you don't have to personally set the temperature you find suitable each time you go away and when you get home. The thermostat changes your house's temperature automatically therefore supplying utmost coziness whenever the house is occupied. You can also set the thermostat to decrease your home's temperature when no one is in the home.
5. INSULATE OUTLETS
It is easy for someone to ignore outlets and light switches if they are weatherproofing their new home. Outlets are essentially holes in the walls and they might be a source of heat loss from your home or frigid drafts, and that's why you have to check them. Hence, you should ensure that they are insulated. Insulation kits utilized on outlets and light switches are pre-cut foam insulators that may be fixed behind the wall or switch plates. You may even elect to cut your own insulator foam but ensure that the foam is fire retardant to avoid electrical fires.
6. UTILIZE A WATER HEATER BLANKET
A water heater blanket is basically a blanket installed around your water heater to help prevent heat loss hence allowing you to trim expenses on the energy bills. Additionally, it ensures that the water heater retains a steady temperature.
If you're searching for additional resources about what to do after you move to a new house, get in touch with A-1 Freeman Moving Group, your local moving company in Atlanta.
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