The following are ways you can save yourself time, money, and hassles. Implementing the below will also help your home to operate at an optimal level throughout the winter months and keep you protected from unexpected dangers.
1) A ceiling fan, running on low in a counter-clockwise direction, will stir up the hot air that is not circulating up by your ceiling. Remember, hot air rises. This method of air movement will keep your rooms feeling warmer, and is especially necessary if you have high, vaulted ceilings.
1) A ceiling fan, running on low in a counter-clockwise direction, will stir up the hot air that is not circulating up by your ceiling. Remember, hot air rises. This method of air movement will keep your rooms feeling warmer, and is especially necessary if you have high, vaulted ceilings.
2) If you don't have a programmable thermostat, now is the time to get one. That way, the heater can slow down just as you are getting tucked up all warm and cozy in your bed. You can have the set temperature raise 15 minutes before your feet are going to hit the ground again.
3) If your water heater is gas and not electric, make sure you have checked your CO2 alarms. This can be a dangerous source for carbon monoxide poisoning due to back drafts. Especially if your utility closet is in your home (rather than in your attic or in your garage--where is it best located) or is not sealed off with exterior doors.
4) Make sure you have removed all of your hoses from the exterior of your house--especially if you cannot determine if your builder included frost-proof faucets around on the exterior of your home (which a good builder should do, but which shouldn't be assumed has been done for your home.)
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