By Thomas Decker
Owner, Attic Innovations
I know, it's still 90 degrees out. Why in the world would I be posting about Winter? Well, because it creeps up faster than you realize. Right now it is still hot but before we know it the fronts will start coming through and the cold weather with them.
Many people realize that they need to do things during the Summer to help keep there homes cool and to lower energy bills, but they don't really think about Winter.
In the winter, you want to be sure your home is properly insulated and that you have double pane windows that are sealed against the cold air outside.
Think of insulation like a nice winter coat. When it's cold outside you put on a coat to keep the cold out and your warm body heat in. Insulation does the exact same thing for your home. If you don't have enough insulation you will find that your home never gets quite warm enough.
Your windows play a big role too. If you have old single pane windows they will not repel the cold air. And if they are not properly sealed you will actually feel cold drafts in your home. If you can walk by your windows in the Winter and feel a temperature change in your home or feel a draft, it's time for new windows. With insufficient windows it seems your heater either runs all the time, or shuts off only to come back on within minutes.
With Properly installed insulation and insulated double pane Low E windows. You will notice that you turn your heat on, your home will reach the temperature you set, the thermostat will shut off and stay off, sometimes for hours. This significantly lowers your energy bills. Plus you will be much more comfortable in your home without having to bundle up or constantly adjust the thermostat.
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