The holiday season is here, which means Paul Davis Restoration of Utah is looking forward to any exciting changes that will take place in the New Year. To improve the energy efficiency of your Centerville home during the coming weeks, follow the steps below:
- Check your furnace filters and clean them as needed. Pleated paper filters do a great job filtering small particulates and allergens. With a clean filter, your furnace won’t have to work as hard.
- If they are not properly sealed, doors and windows can leak heat. Keep moisture and cold air out by caulking around the exterior. Use a latex/acrylic caulk that’s flexible, waterproof, and can be painted to match your trim. You may also want to try weather stripping around your doors.
- Consider purchasing glass fireplace doors if you have an open firebox, which will prevent heat from escaping. Special fireplace blankets can be purchased that fit over the opening when not in use.
- High ceilings in your home? Use a ceiling fan on the reverse “winter” setting to distribute heat around the room, which will save energy.
- Purchase a programmable thermostat that turns temperatures down when the house is empty and automatically adjusts when you are home.
We hope you will incorporate a few of these tips this year.Following them will help your Centerville home become more comfortable.