Our cold St. Louis winters can be serious inspiration for homeowners wanting to make sure their HVAC system is running at its optimum performance, and it is usually after the first heating bill comes in! We recommend annual maintenance for your HVAC system, so our expert service technicians can give your system a thorough review, and check for potential leaks or worn out parts that may be hindering your system’s output.
In between your regular system maintenance checks, there are also several ways you can improve home heating yourself. If you would like to discuss your family’s heating & air conditioning needs or ways to improve your home’s heating and its system’s operation, in St. Louis call Galmiche & Sons, today! Our professional service staff can discuss DIY heating tips with you, answer any questions you may have, or schedule an appointment for service. We can be easily reached by phone at 314-993-1110.
Below we discuss some DIY heating tips to help your family stay warm this winter, in 4 easy steps.
Heating Tips You Can Do Yourself
Here we give you some easy DIY heating tips designed to optimize your home’s levels of comfort, with four steps to follow by week.
Week 1 – Improve the Airflow in Your Home
- Check your system air filter for clogs. Replacing a dirty or clogged air filter lets air flow more easily through the house, leading to less strain on your HVAC system and less spent energy.
- Check your ductwork for leaks. Repair any leaks with mastic sealant, or metal tape to keep heated air flowing more freely through your home.
Week 2 – Lower the Thermostat
- This heating DIY tip is an easy one. Keep your heat lower in winter to save energy. A temperature of 68 degrees is a good aim to give you reprieve from the chilly weather without blasting your heating bills through the roof.
- While you and your family are out of the house for the day, we recommend lowering the temperature down further. Another 5 – 10 degrees lower while no one is home can lower your heating bills significantly. Ask us about installing a programmable thermostat to ease the transition!
Week 3 – Flip the Switch on Your Ceiling Fan
- We are not talking about the electric switch! This DIY heating tip calls for you to reverse the direction of the fan, which can usually be done via a switch located on its side. Hot air rises, and this works to push that hot air back down into the room.
Week 4 – Install Insulation in Your Attic
- Since heat rises, adding extra insulation to your attic can do a lot for heat preservation in the home. In fact, a large amount of the heat lost in a home escapes through the ceiling thanks to poorly insulated attics.
Call Galmiche & Sons for More DIY Heating Tips
If your St. Louis home has heating & air conditioning needs, give us a call at 314-993-1110. We can answer any questions you may have, schedule an appointment, or give input on some other DIY heating tips!
