Most people want a nice cosy home in which to while away the winter months. Unfortunately, for many, heat loss can be a problem. Particularly if their heating system isn’t the most efficient or their house is poorly insulated.
Luckily, there are easy ways to upgrade your home. Whether you choose to hire a professional or use DIY fixes. Here are three ways you can improve your home’s heat retention for a warmer, more comfortable space.
Install an efficient heating system
While traditional heating systems work, they can be expensive, harmful to the environment, and less effective at heating an entire house. Radiators can only effectively heat the space in which they’re situated. This can leave the rest of a room with cool spots. In order to get the most out of this kind of heating system you’ll want to have regular services on your boiler and bleed your radiators often.
Underfloor heating systems are around 25% more efficient than radiators, using minimal energy whilst still achieving maximum levels of heat. This means they’re not only eco-friendly but economical too, as you can leave them on a little longer to maintain your desired home temperature. By speaking to a specialist, you can have an underfloor heating system tailored to your home, so that any cold spots or draughts are eliminated.
Draught-proof your home
Much of the heat in our homes can be lost to small cracks and openings in the structure, which we often don’t even notice are there. Draught-proofing your home is perhaps one of the most simple ways to reduce heat loss. It’ll go a long way in keeping your space snug and cosy.
You may want to start by sealing your windows with self-adhesive strips or filling any holes in your walls or floorboards. You can also make sure that your letterbox is covered by a strong flap or thick brush, and that any keyholes also have covers. While there are plenty of simple tweaks you can do yourself, you may want to consider speaking to a professional for a thorough assessment of your home, to ensure permanent, long-lasting fixes.
Insulate your walls
While it is a slightly bigger job, insulating the structure of your house can help to retain heat if you’re experiencing significant issues. This will usually involve having a professional fill your cavities with fibreglass insulation, foam or mineral fibre. There are lots of different options, and what you’re recommended will depend on the individual structure of your walls.
You can also use DIY options to insulate your home by adding plenty of soft furnishings such as thick rugs and curtains. You can also add insulation sheets to exposed pipes. Move your furniture around so that radiators are unblocked and poorly insulated areas are covered instead.
The benefits of upgrading
Upgrading your home can feel like a big task, particularly if your house is losing heat for a number of different reasons. While it may seem easier to put off the work that needs to be done in the short term. This will only lead to a greater loss of heat as time passes and your house ages.
By making tweaks to your home in even the simplest of ways, you’ll notice a drastic difference in how much heat your house can retain. In the long run this will not only keep you warmer, but it’ll also make for a more sustainable way of living and save you plenty of money on energy bills.
