How to Stay Cozy and Warm During the Holidays

How to Stay Cozy and Warm During the Holidays

The winter season can bring some chilly weather along with it. Fortunately, a home heating system is a great way to keep your family comfortable and safe during the holiday season. However, if you want to save money on your heating bills, we've got some great tips below.

Wear Layers

Relaxing at home in your t-shirt and shorts can be the norm. Unfortunately, this isn't optimal for the winter months. Instead of turning up your thermostat settings, take the time to put on some more layers. A good sweatshirt and sweatpants can do wonders for keeping you warm during the wintertime without burning more fuel.

Winterize Your Home

Over time, homes move and shift. This can create unwanted air gaps around windows and doors. In the wintertime, cool air can seep into these gaps, no matter how small they are. Weatherstripping and caulking are great options for sealing up those gaps and keeping the cool air out of your home.

Use Ceiling Fans

When the cold weather returns, you need to switch your ceiling fan to run in a reverse direction. These fans are perfect for taking the warm air trapped near your ceiling and forcing it down the walls to the floor. This recirculation of air helps to keep your room warm without having to turn up your heating system.

Install Rugs

It can be quite chilly on your feet if you've ever walked around a hardwood floor in the wintertime. As soon as your feet get cold, your body takes on a chill. Fortunately, adding a rug to each room of your home is a great way to prevent your feet from having to come in direct contact with hardwood. Rugs make the floor insulated and warmer to walk on.

Use a Smart Thermostat

Smart thermostats are great for helping to optimize your heating system usage to save money on your energy bills throughout the winter season. Smart thermostats connect directly to your phone and allow you to easily change settings on a whim. The best part is that your smart thermostat will suggest optimized settings for your home. This way, you can reduce your energy costs without much effort on your part.

Use the Stove and Oven Often

Instead of ordering take-out, consider cooking at home. Running your stove and oven will emit a good bit of heat into your home. This can help keep rooms warm while you're enjoying dinner without turning up your thermostat and wasting more energy.

Take Advantage of Zone Heating

If your current heating system has zone controls, use them. You can set the temperature lower in certain rooms of your home that don't receive much foot traffic. And you can reserve the warm rooms that you're always in.

Call Us Today

Upgrading to a new heating system can be a great way to save on your annual energy bills. Contact us at Command Service Center to get the helpful HVAC service you need.