Before winter arrives, here are some top tips to help heat your home and stay warm when it’s cold in Etobicoke.

By following these key steps, you can help keep your utility bills low while staying comfortable. Energy-efficiency is all about planning ahead. Have the right resources in place and reduce inefficient design.

Inspect Your Heating System

It’s a smart idea to call someone to have your furnace inspected and cleaned by a professional before winter. If you opt not to, a homeowner should at the very least replace furnace filters on a monthly basis to ensure efficient airflow and heat distribution throughout the home.

Use Thermal Curtains

Use heavy, insulated curtains to block cold air coming from windows. At night, keep the curtains closed to lock warmth in the room. During day, open them for natural warmth from sunlight.

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Replace Old Windows

When your window is not shutting properly or if there is mold on the frame, it may be time to replace the window. Upgrading to energy-efficient windows can save you as much as 45% on monthly utility bills. Try to find double-pane or triple-pane for better insulation.

Eliminate Drafts

The space around a window or door that is not properly sealed is likely letting in cold air. If you can place your hand a few centimetres away and are feeling a draft, this is a sign you need to apply sealant or weather-stripping.

Automated Thermostat

Provide your home with a programmable thermostat you can automate. Set schedules to reduce heat when no one is home and program nighttime temperatures to save energy without sacrificing necessary comfort.

Insulate Your Attic

An attic is an often-overlooked space in the home that, if not properly insulated, lets heat escape and cold winter air come in. If you have an attic, check for gaps or thin insulation spots and properly insulate these areas.

Add Insulation To Exterior Walls

For older homes in Etobicoke, to keep warm, consider blown-in insulation for exterior walls where insulation is limited. Any walls facing north get the least sun exposure, are likely colder, and are where to focus on as a start.

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Use Your Ceiling Fan

Make sure any ceiling fan you use is running in a clockwise spin. This pulls up cold air and forces it to mix with hot air near the ceiling. Then, the warm air gets pushed down. This gets the room feeling warmer.

Move Furniture From Heaters

Make sure furniture is not blocking a baseboard heater. Remove area rugs from covering a heat duct. Verify that all heat sources have space around them so that air can flow freely and your furnace can do its job.

These are just a few of the tricks we use to keep our home warm and comfortable during winter. Even with an older home, there is no rule saying you can’t get it warm and keep it that way all season long.

If you are considering selling your home or buying a home in South Etobicoke this winter, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’ve got you covered! Send us an email at info@adrianandrea.com or call (416) 319-6893 to get in touch.