Miami might usually have great weather, but mornings can be chilly during certain months of the year. Stay warm on those cold mornings and save money by not turning on your heater. Use the tips below as a guideline:
1. When the temperature starts to go down, pile on the layers. Think ahead by shopping for winter sweaters during spring sales. Around that time, stores need to have extra space to bring in their summer merchandise so they will mark down sweaters in hopes of selling them all.
2. Before winter comes, meet with a contractor to find out major areas of heat loss in your house. Heat tends to be lost through drafty windows and uninsulated walls and ceilings. Depending on your budget, you might consider replacing windows in favor of more energy-efficient options or filling your walls with more insulation. While the work may seem pricey, you will save more money in the long-run. A well-insulated house means you can keep heat in and avoid turning on the heater. Find an electrician in Miami to check your wiring for safety if you add insulation into your walls.
3. If you cannot afford to replace your drafty windows anytime soon, visit your local home improvement store to find plastic sheeting to tape over your windows during winter. You can also buy a special shrink plastic kit to use for the windows. These kits are inexpensive and use a hair dryer to shrink the plastic. The extra shrinkage helps to seal out cold air.
Following these tips will also allow you to be environmentally friendly by reducing your carbon footprint. Remember, even if you are not using your heater during the winter, it still needs a safety and repair check periodically. A Miami electrician can look over your heater to make sure it is good to go when you absolutely need to use it.