5 Cool Weather Considerations
- KRYSALY GIDLEY - REALTORĀ®
- Oct 1, 2018
- 1 min read
Five simple ways to prep your home for chilly weather and /or energy savings:
Change furnace filters.
Run fans in reverse. Counterclockwise blades produce cooling breezes, clockwise rotation is warming as warm air near the ceiling is circulated back into the living space. This simple switch can cut your heating costs as much as 10%!
Winterize your A/C & water lines, drain and remove garden hoses. Turn off the water supply to exterior hose bibs.
Turn DOWN your water heater. Many conventional water heaters are set to 140F / 60C by installers, most households do not require that much steam. Lowering the temperature to 120F / 49C (or lower) may reduce your water heating costs by 6 -10%. This simple step can reduce dollars spent and may help to prevent scalding burns!
Check / increase Caulking & Weatherstripping around doors and windows. Simple leaks can reduce home energy efficiency by 5 -30% a year.