TIPS FOR STAYING WARM THIS WINTER- Distincthvac

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TIPS FOR STAYING WARM THIS WINTER

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There are several different things you can do
around your home to ensure your home remains warm
throughout the winter. Oftentimes, the reason for
costly winter heating bills is due to air loss,
either warm air seeping out of the home or cold
air coming into the home.

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Look for sunlight coming in around doors and
windows-If you can see sunlight around doors
and windows, it means there are gaps where air
can enter or leave the home. One easy fix is to
replace worn-out weather-stripping with new
weather-stripping. For bigger gaps around
windows, you may need to reseal them using spray
foam insulation and caulk.

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Check for drafts around wall outlets and light
switches-Depending on the age of your home,
electrical outlets and light switches may not
have sufficient insulation around them. When
there is no insulation, cold air can get into the
home. You can easily fix this problem by removing
the cover plates and placing foam gaskets around
the outlet or switch, and then put the cover
plate back over the outlet or switch.

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Check for holes in exterior walls where plumbing,
electrical, and cables come into the
home-Quite frequently, the caulk placed around
these inbound connections wears out and cracks,
creating air leaks. Remember to pull up the
decorative rings on water pipes you might have
under the sink or under the toilet, too. The best
way to fix gaps around these items is to use
spray foam insulation to seal up any gaps.

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Verify windows are securely closed-You would
be surprised how cold air can get into the home
from windows that are not shut correctly or
tightly. Keep in mind the weather-stripping could
also need replaced on older windows.

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Upgrade your thermostat and humidistat-Todays
digital thermostats and humidistat are much more
precise and allow you to program your furnace and
humidifier to maintain different comfort levels
within the home at different times of the day and
night. Utilizing these features helps improve the
efficiency of your furnace and humidifier and can
even reduce your energy bills.

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Schedule your annual furnace tune-up and
maintenance service with Distinct Heating
Cooling-Our experienced technicians perform a
detailed inspection of your heating system to
ensure it is operating correctly to provide
optimal comfort throughout the winter and helps
avoid unexpected breakdowns.

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By taking the time to do a walkthrough of your
home after reviewing the following tips, you
might just discover one or more areas that need
your attention. Do not hesitate to contact us,
here at Distinct Heating Cooling, with any
questions or concerns about your furnace and
heating system or to schedule your annual furnace
tune-up by calling [phone]
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