For most of us, especially those who work remotely, more time is spent in our home than anywhere else. On average, roughly half of your time is spent there… so it follows that you want your time there to be comfortable so you can enjoy your time there.
What Makes a Home Comfortable?
Temperature is one of the largest factors. Who wants to walk into a hot and muggy house? Not only does it affect your physical comfort levels, but temperature can also affect the quality of your sleep if it falls outside of the 65 – 68F range that is considered the ideal temperature. Still and stagnant air is oppressive, so airflow is another major factor, and one of the best arguments for regular HVAC maintenance.
Why Is the Upstairs So Hot in Summer?
The simple fact is that heat rises, causing the upper stories to be warmer than the ones below. In addition, the upper floor has a roof exposed to the sunlight where it can soak up heat, while lower stories only have walls exposed to it. This can leave you with an unsatisfactory unevenness in cooling and varying temps from floor to floor.
How Do You Make an Old House Feel Warm?
Older homes tend to feel cold for two primary reasons: The technologies used for climate control are usually out of date, and the houses themselves deteriorate over time allowing more and more heat loss as they do so. Modernizing those systems and repairing or upgrading aspects of the building are key to maintaining a comfortable home environment.
How Can I Minimize Energy Losses?
Some of the things you can do to make your home more comfortable and reduce your energy footprint include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Seal any gaps or leaks in the walls and around the windows.
- Insulate the attic.
- Replace single-pane windows with more modern, insulating double pane windows.
- Get a programmable thermostat.
- Clean and maintain your HVAC filters and vents on a regular basis.
- Change out incandescent bulbs, replacing them with LEDs.
- Upgrade to EnergyStar appliances.
- Get a heat pump
Tragar Home Services – Comfort Assured
Allow our highly trained team of professionals to evaluate your HVAC systems and ensure that you are getting the maximum comfort with minimum energy costs. For over 65 years Tragar’s 5-star 24-hour service has been a mainstay for our Nassau and Suffolk County neighbors. We also have the fastest emergency response time in the area, with an average of two hours. Contact us today and ensure your comfort through the season!
