Winter Safety Improvements for Your Home
Just because you have grown accustomed to the blistering cold weather doesn’t mean you can stop protecting your home against it. Doing structural improvement on your home today will allow it to withstand years of harsh outdoor weather in the years to come. In this article, we will be talking about some winter safety improvements for your home.
- Have storm doors and windows installed
Storm doors and windows increase energy efficiency by up to 45%. The sealed drafts and reduced air flow allows for proper ventilation to come into your home.
Choosing the right storm door and window for your home is key in making sure you are getting the bang for your buck. Superior storm doors and windows flexibly allow air to enter and circulate in your home while providing adequate lighting.
- Install a thermostat, a smart one.
Installing a smart thermostat in your home allows you to intuitively adjust the temperature in your home according to the different air swings. By having an intuitive thermostat, you are only making use of heating that you need, which can save you a lot of money in the long run.
There are a variety of programmable thermostats in the market that are very easy to use, unlike their traditional counterpart. Shop around to find the best brands and deals.
- Call a pro to tune up your heating system.
It is easy to take your heating system for granted but it is important to know that regular tune ups are vital in making sure they run smoothly. A well maintained heating system are also more energy efficient, thus, cost effective.
Regularly checking up on your heating system can be a whole lot cheaper than the replacement costs you have to pay once they break on you. If you think your heating system is in need of a check up, give us a call. Our trained contractors will be able to give tell you what’s been causing your heater to work so hard and give you the best maintenance service this side of town. Imagine the savings you make just by making that call.
- Keep your AC stored away neatly.
If you are one of the rare Canadians who keep an air conditioner, a penny saving tip would be to winterize them properly to avoid incurring any damage (and repair costs) on them.
Make sure to empty all hoses to make sure to cold enters to the machinery while they stowed neatly away. Also, make sure they do not have leaks where draft can penetrate during storage.
- Clean your furnace filter every month!
Most people tend to forget to clean their furnace during the heating season. The dirt and dust that your furnace filter accumulates actually makes your heater run inefficiently by constricting the air that passes through the vent.
Give them a periodic clean to ensure that they are working their best when you need them most.
Here are some of the tips you will need to help your home get through winter. Remember, hiring a pro to take a look at your home can help you identify what work you need done in your home for the winter, stop second guessing and give us a call today!
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Twintech recently installed a new furnace for me. Bob did a great job assessing what I had and needed. All details well explained including the importance of proper sizing of furnace and the value of multi stage heating and the variable speed blower. As a nurse, indoor air quality is a high priority so the variable speed motor running continuous is so good. 24/7 air cleaning. Greg did a great job on install, attention to detail so appreciated. Already notice such an improved comfort and heat. Thank you Twintech! You come as advertised. I will recommend to anyone in need of heating or cooling!
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Prior to the new furnace & A/C installation, our old units were loud and inefficient - having several rooms feeling too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. After installing the recommended units, all rooms stay at a consistent temperature- even the finished basement.
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