As the temperatures drop, so will our appetite to go outside. We’ll exercise less outdoors, not want to go shopping unless it's necessary, and try to walk our dogs less if we can help it. Who likes the cold anyway? It's ghastly at the best of times. One would hope that we wouldn’t allow the cold in as this would make our homes just as chili as our gardens and streets. But that’s not the issue, the issue is letting the heat out. It's actually quite a funny thing, but we have come to believe that the cold is somehow attacking our homes and trying to get inside. That's not the case at all. Our homes become cold and horrid, because heat is escaping! So here is how you can stop it from doing so.
Two radiators
Most rooms will only have one radiator and that simply isn’t enough these days. Rooms have become larger and they are often fitted with very large windows. The issue is, many homes had radiators fitted a long time ago, but the windows have gotten larger as they moved with the times. So we recommend, fitting two radiators in each room. Try to keep them as far apart from each other as you can. This should spread the heat more evenly.
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Draught proofing
Yoru windows are the primary source of escape for heat. They are the largest openings in the house, bar the doors. However, doors don’t have gaps that develop over time, whereas windows can develop holes and slits in the framing in just a couple years. So, draught strips on your window frame can be a quick and easy solution to an annoying issue.
Gaps in the floor
If you have cracks or gaps in your floorboards, it can be one of the hidden reasons why your home fails to retain heat. The floor is the largest single piece of surface in your home. So, finding cracks won’t be difficult at all. You can fill these gaps with wood sealer and varnish over it when you're done. Allow the sealer to set in for about a week before you tread on the same floorboard with the gap. You can do the same with any cracks.
Reverse cycle heat
A great efficient way to heat your home is to use reverse cycle heaters from a company like RMS Heating and Cooling. These heaters grab heat from the outside air and spread it into the room. Even if it's cold outside, the molecules of heat inside can be trapped, and used to heat the rest of the home for longer. You can even use high energy modes, to quickly heat up a room in about 20 minutes before returning the heater to normal settings.
Replacing insulation
Before the winter arrives you can quickly replace your old insulation with brand new insulation that will trap more heat. Insulation really needs to be switched out every 10 years. It can really help your home retain warmth as the latest materials do a better job than stuff from a decade ago.
Losing heat from your home is the biggest battle, not the cold getting in. So look into reverse cycle heaters and buy some draught strips while you’re at it.
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