Just like we need to winterize our homes, we need to prepare them for summer. Here are some tips on how to get your home ready for the heat.
1. Contact Broadley’s at 609-390-3907 for a free energy efficiency assessment of your home
2. Caulk or weather-strip windows and doors to prevent heat/cooling loss.
3. Install a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature at night and at times when you are away from home. The new smart Wi-Fi thermostats enable you to change the temperature in your home from anywhere.
4. Seal air leaks, especially from air-conditioned space to the attic, and from outside to the basement.
5. Thoroughly insulate your attic, walls, basement and crawl space.
6. Install storm windows and doors to help keep out air leaks.
7. Pull chairs and beds away from exterior walls, thus increasing full circulation of air flow.
8. Make sure air registers are not blocked by furniture or drapes
9. Lower the thermostat on your water heater to save on costs and avoid scalding.
10. Close your curtains or your window shades during the day to keep out sunlight so as not to increase heat in your home.
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