With rising costs affecting everything from groceries to utilities, it’s important to try to find ways to save money while you can. Making your home more energy-efficient can end up making a big difference in your energy bills each month. If you’ve been wondering why your heating bills are so expensive, there are some simple, affordable ways to insulate your home in Tucson, AZ so that you don’t lose heat.
Look for Drafts and Leaks, and Repair Damage
The first thing that you should do is inspect your home’s interior and exterior. You want to try to find any areas where the hot air from your heating system might be escaping your home, or cold air from the outside might be entering. Check around windows and doors, looking for holes or rips in screens, cracked frames, broken door or window glass or seals, and drafts. If you find any damage, repair it using caulk, or apply weather stripping, door drafts, or foam gaskets to seal the gaps.
Install Thermal Curtains or Blinds
You can lose heat through your windows even if there isn’t any obvious damage to the glass. Installing thick, heavy curtains or thermal blinds can create a barrier that traps warm air in your home. Another inexpensive solution is to install window film, which adds an insulating layer that is especially helpful for single pane glass or older windows.
Cover Floors with Area Rugs
If you have hard flooring, using area rugs can also reduce heat loss. Rugs will be more comfortable to walk on during the winter as well.
Temporarily Seal Chimneys, Grates, and Exposed Ductwork
If you’re not using your fireplace, cover the chimney with a chimney cover or balloon to prevent cold air from going down into your home. You can also cover unused grates and vents with magnetic covers to seal out drafts. Consider having your ductwork inspected to look for gaps or cracks that could be letting hot air out, and have any damaged areas sealed.
Schedule an HVAC Tune-Up
If you have tried all of these methods and you still feel drafts or are uncomfortable in your home, there might be an issue with your furnace or HVAC system. Scheduling a tune-up and heating maintenance allows a professional HVAC technician to inspect your system for signs of wear and tear or damage. They can make sure there are no thermostat problems, electrical issues, frozen coils, dirty filters, or other problems that could be affecting the efficiency of your system. An inefficient, outdated, undersized, or poorly maintained HVAC system can result in insufficient heating. This is especially likely if you have an older home, high ceilings, or an open floor plan. Your technician can offer heating repair services and help you explore heating tips and additional ways to maintain a comfortable home without significant spikes to your heating bills.
Here at Coolbreeze, we want to help our customers make their homes as comfortable as possible, year-round. Our heating and cooling services include inspections and maintenance as well as heating replacement and repair. Call us now or reach out to us online to make an appointment for HVAC services in Tucson, AZ.
