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Heating An Old Home? What To Know
Herbert Franklin
If you have recently purchased an older home, you may have found that you're faced with a drafty, unevenly heated space that you aren't sure how to manage. If this sounds like you, the best thing that you can do is to reach out to a local heating services contractor for an evaluation. There are some steps you can take to help improve the heating services in your home. Here are a couple of the things you might want to think about.
Have Your Heating System Serviced
Sometimes, a neglected heating system can be inefficient, which means you're getting less heating benefit than you should be. If you're dealing with a heating system like this, it's important to have a local contractor assess it and service it for you. However, you may find that you need to replace or upgrade the system for more effective heating.
Upgrade Your Heating System
If the heating system in the home is older and insufficient, your heating contractor may suggest that you install a new system for more efficient heating. A mini-split heating system is often more effective for older homes that are harder to heat. You might also want to consider radiant heating as an alternative. Boiler systems with radiant heat can provide more consistent, comfortable heating compared to some of the alternatives.
Block Off Fireplaces
Unused fireplaces are vulnerable to cold air drafts because of the chimney. If you're not going to be using a fireplace in your home, work with a contractor to close it off so that you don't have to worry about the draft. Closing off an unused fireplace helps you keep the temperature more consistent in your home.
Install A Smart Thermostat
When you install your new heating system, add a smart thermostat as well. That way, you have easy control of the temperature in your home and a thermostat that regulates temperature with ease. A smart thermostat will work in real-time to respond to temperature changes in your home, keep your climate control system responsive, and your home comfortable.
These are just a few of the things to consider when you are dealing with heating in an old home. Talk with a local heating installation contractor today to assess the existing heating system, find vulnerabilities, and choose a new system to heat the home. The more proactive you are about installing a new heating system, the more efficiently and effectively the home is likely to be heated.
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