How to Stay Warm During a Texas Winter
When winter approaches other parts of the country, homeowners can anticipate snow and freezing temperatures. However, when winter arrives in Texas, the land may not look or feel like a glacier — but that doesn’t mean you won’t encounter a cold day (or night) here and there.
If you’re looking to keep your humble abode as cozy as can be this winter, here are some ways you can do that with ease:
Ways to Keep Your Home Warm
Schedule a Furnace Tune-Up
One of the best ways to keep your home warm on those rare, chilly days is to have your furnace tuned-up. While it may seem unnecessary, this “check-up” appointment is vital. When you schedule maintenance for your furnace, a technician will scan the entire unit and ensure that all crucial parts that help heat your home are intact.
If they happen to see something out of the ordinary or it appears as if a piece of equipment may need to be replaced, they’ll be able to take care of the issue before any potential consequences happen later on down the road.
Insulate Your Home
While it may seem like a gimmick, it’s very far from it! A properly-insulated home will help keep your living space as comfortable as possible — no matter what time of the year it may be! For instance, when you have your heater on in the winter, insulation will help keep all of that precious warmth locked inside your home.
Another perk about insulating your entire humble abode is that it will help cut back on your heating (and cooling) costs. As mentioned before, insulation acts as a barrier and makes it virtually impossible for heat (or cold air) to leave — plus it blocks any outdoor temperature irregularities from creeping inside.
When this happens, you’ll find yourself tampering with your thermostat less (and potentially relying on your home comfort system less, too)!
Install a Ductless Heater
One of the best ways to keep any room in your home (or on your property) comfortable is to install a ductless heating unit. With power reminiscent of a central HVAC system, a ductless heater is a perfect solution to take care of spaces that do not have ductwork — such as a new addition to your home or a garage!
And, if you’re looking to heat more than one room with a ductless unit, you’re in luck: up to four evaporators can be installed onto one compressor. Another perk about a ductless unit is that it can function as an air conditioner during the hotter days out of the year — which is always a plus in Texas!
Upgrade Your Heating System
Has your current heating system seen better days? If so, now would be the perfect time to upgrade to a new, efficient heater! Just like technology, modern heating systems have come a long way — they’ll need fewer cycles to reach and maintain your desired temperature, they’re more eco-friendly, and so much more.
If you’re considering upgrading your current heating system, think about how many repairs it has received over the past year (or months). If your furnace has become best friends with your heating technician, chances are, the number of appointments made could accumulate to the price of a new, worry-free heating system!