Step 2: Weatherstrip
Save more than 20% on your heating and energy bills by sealing air leaks. If you’ve got a movable surface, you can use weatherstripping rather than caulk to prevent warm air from leaking out.
There are many different kinds of weatherstripping, and your choice will depend on the crevice you’re trying to close. If you can see daylight under your front door, install a door sweep. If the door jambs just aren’t flush, try felt. Secure window sashes with foam tape. Be mindful as the weather cools, and weatherstrip any point of entry where you feel a draft.
The difference between caulk and weatherstripping is that caulk seals two immovable areas, like where the siding meets the chimney. Weatherstripping is good for sealing something that you still need to be able to move, like a door or window.
Step 3: Set Fans Clockwise
There’s a switch on the base of your ceiling fan that changes its direction. In the winter, your ceiling fan should turn clockwise, at the lowest speed. That pulls the cooler air up towards the ceiling, so the warm air is displaced and circulates around the room. You’ll feel a little more cozy, which will keep you away from that thermostat. Maintaining proper thermostat temperature settings all season long will prevent overuse of your system — and overbilling of your bank account.
Step 4: Clean the HVAC
This home maintenance staple is important all year long, but many people don’t get to it until spring cleaning – if at all. If you have forced-air heat, then you rely on your HVAC system to keep your home toasty. A dirty system works harder, so it’s less efficient and more expensive.
If you haven’t thoroughly cleaned your HVAC system recently, make it a priority. You can clean the entire system, not just its machinery. Start by changing your air filters and checking for blocked ducts.
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