As the weather gets cooler in the fall, drafty windows and doors have difficulty retaining manmade heat, adding a chill to the inside air. Not only does drafty air make it difficult to heat homes, but it also wastes energy and causes high utility bills. That’s why many homeowners begin to look for ways to keep out the cold and lock in the heat once temperatures start to drop. To prepare your home for colder weather, here’s a fall home checklist of things you can do around your house.
Ways to Prepare Your House for Fall
Preparing your home for the fall is better before temperatures dip lower and lower in the colder months. Here are a few ways you can get better equipped to handle chilly weather:
- Seal Air Leaks
- Perform HVAC Maintenance
- Install Window Film
Seal Air Leaks
One of the main enemies of fall and winter are drafts. Cold air makes its way inside, causing people to pile blankets and crank up the heat. Most of the time, the efforts are to no avail, causing energy bills to skyrocket. Secure air leaks with weatherstripping or adding where needed can prevent chilly air from entering your home.
Perform HVAC Maintenance
Before the weather starts to dip into the lower temperatures, it’s a good idea to check your heating and air conditioning system to ensure it doesn’t need any maintenance. If it does, you’ll want to ensure it’s running smoothly so your home can get the best efficiency in heating and cooling.
You’ll also want to replace any air filters if you haven’t lately. Dirty or clogged filters prevent air from flowing correctly and distribute dust and debris throughout your home. Replacing your air filter or cleaning a replaceable one will make your HVAC unit work better and improve air quality within your home.
Install Window Film
While several solutions can help prepare homes for the upcoming season, one, in particular, has a profound effect: window film. Insulating window film is perfect for fall as it works to both reflect solar heat and retain warmth. As some days in fall can be warmer while others chilly, the versatility of insulating window film offers relief in every season, whether hot or cold. 3M™ Low-E Window Films effectively upgrades single-pane windows to double pane and double-pane windows to triple pane. With the multiple benefits that window film provides, it’s easy to see why it should be on your home fall checklist of things to do this upcoming season.
Benefits of Insulating Window Film
- Blocks chilly air
- Retains warmth
- Improves insulation
- Reflects UV rays
- Reduces glare
- Saves energy
- Lowers utility bills
Stay Warm & Save Money with the Proper Preparation
Preparing is key to staying warm and saving money on heating bills this fall. Insulating window film can remedy chilly air that finds its way into your home, bringing up energy bills. Get relief from the cold and save money by investing in insulating window film. Reach out to one of our window film experts today to learn more and receive a free quote.
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