Cold Weather Tips
- Seal windows with plastic and double sided tape.
- Doors can be sealed with foam/felt strips, spray foam, or even a sock filled with rice.
- When temperatures go below freezing, use a faucet cover or pipe covers to prevent frozen pipes.
- Set your thermostat 10 to 15 degrees lower when you’re not home.
- Set your ceiling fan to turn clockwise.
- Open curtains during the day to let in natural heat, then close them at night to keep heat in.
- Replace dirty air filters in your heating system.
- Put on an air conditioner cover during the winter to reduce drafts.
- Wear slippers and light sweaters so you can lower the temperature a few degrees.
- Cover up with a blanket when sitting still at home.