The Importance of Keeping Your House Warm during the Winter
by Kevin Smith AuthorAs
winter approaches you may be thinking about attempting to go through
the season without turning the furnace on, but that is not a good idea. Here
are some reasons why keeping your home properly heated during the winter is
essential.
Importance
for Your House
It is important
to keep your house warm during the winter because improperly heating
the house can lead to costly damages. The main cause of damage is when water
pipes freeze. Since water expands as it cools, if there is water in your
house’s pipes, and it freezes, it can burst or crack a pipe open. If you
suspect that you may have heating issues, contact a company equipped to
handle emergency heating system repair in Pittsburgh, PA, as
soon as possible.
Some ways you can
protect your pipes are to keep garage doors closed, open kitchen and bathroom
cabinets for a while to let warm air flow past the pipes, and keep the
thermostat set at a consistent temperature. The lowest your
thermostat should be set to in unused buildings is 55 degrees, and if you plan
to come back to the house you should set it to 62 degrees. This way the system
will not have to work harder to reheat the home when you return. You should
make sure your house is properly insulated and put plastic on the windows to
conserve heat.
Importance for
Your Health
The winter months
are notorious for cold and flu viruses. Staying warm is essential to help
prevent illness. If your body temperature remains uncomfortably low it will be
more susceptible to illness. You can have difficulty sleeping and muscle
stiffness.
Those with joint
issues and lung issues are more at risk for health complications at colder
temperatures. You should focus on heating the rooms you are in the most often,
like the living room and bedroom. You can use electric blankets, heaters, and
fireplaces to help warm these rooms. Electric blankets should not be used
throughout the night, and never use a hot water bottle with an electric
blanket. If you use a heater, be sure it is away from drapes and read all
safety instructions.
Importance for Your
System
Keeping your
thermostat set to a consistent temperature is not only good for you
but good for your heating system itself. If your furnace has to rapidly
catch up to a temperature and heat the house quickly, it will work harder and
put more strain on the system itself.
If your furnace
or boiler stop functioning in the winter you should have them fixed
immediately. Contact a company that provides emergency heating system
repair in Pittsburgh, PA, for assistance.
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