Even though people flock to Florida for its mild winter weather, there are still a few things you can keep in mind when winterizing your Florida home for cooler days. Here are our top 4 tips for making sure your home is ready for the season!
Our first tip for winterizing a Florida home is one that is essential year-round, but the changing of the seasons is a great time to make adjustments! Make sure that your thermostat is programmed correctly for when you’ll be using it most. For example, in winter you can set the thermostat for the temperatures that make you comfortable when you’re awake. And you can keep your home a bit cooler when you’re away or asleep. By setting the programming correctly you can save money and energy this season! In fact, one of our Neal Smart Home features is a Smart Thermostat that allows for easy temperature control.
During Florida’s hotter summer months, you’ll get a lot of use out of your ceiling fan! But that doesn’t mean you need to leave them idle during the winter. By changing the direction in which the blades spin, ceiling fans can push warm air that has risen to the ceiling back down to the floor. This helps keep your home warmer in winter months.
Because rain is still a possibility during the winter months, now is a great time to check your roof! When winterizing your Florida home, make sure downspouts and gutters are free of debris and that they’re functioning properly.
Our last tip is a simple one: keep your HVAC air filters clean! When air filters get dusty and dirty your HVAC system has to work harder to heat or cool your home. Not to mention, replacing your air filter makes sure that the air in your home stays cleaner.
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