Cold weather is starting to be felt and it's important to know how to keep your home warm when the temperature drops. Here are three simple tips to help you keep your house warm during frosty days, without increasing your heating bill:
1. Use exterior shutters for windows
A solution that helps you protect thermally the areas where heat is lost is installing exterior shutters on all windows. This way you insulate the rooms from the cold wind that penetrates through the window joinery and makes them colder. Another advantage of shutters is that they protect windows from icing and moisture characteristic of the cold season.
On the other hand, make sure to take advantage of sunlight as much as possible during cold periods to warm your home. We recommend that you raise the exterior shutters and draw the curtains during the day so that the sun can penetrate. In the afternoon, when the sun sets, lower the shutters and draw the curtains to keep the heat inside the room as best as possible.
2. Use a thermostat for the central heating system
A popular option that ensures you have the heat you need are central heating systems, but make sure you also include a thermostat. This helps with efficient temperature regulation. If you want to keep your heating costs low, set the thermostat to start 30 minutes before you wake up in the morning at a lower temperature and gradually increase the degrees.
By doing so, you will save more than if you only start it when needed and at a high temperature.
