Glamaour Era magazine Feb 2018 Glamaour Era Feb Edition | Page 10

CLEAN AROUND YOUR HVAC
With the heater on, be sure to clear the area around your HVAC unit to make sure there is nothing
blocking the ow of air. Next, remember to swap out that lter for maximum effectiveness and change
your lter every 90 days.
TURN ON THE HUMIDIFIER
Increasing the humidity in your home during the
cooler months adds moisture to your air and living space. This
raises the "heat index," making 68 degrees feel more like 76
degrees. If your house has low humidity, you may notice
chapped lips, dry skin or a dry, sore throat. Be sure to maintain
a relative humidity in the home between 20 and 40 percent. As
the temperature outside drops, lower this percentage so
condensation does not form on the windows.
ADD EXTRA INSULATION TO
ALL AREAS OF YOUR HOME
Adding insulation to your home reduces energy usage and
increases comfort. If your home uses less than 12 inches of
insulation, chances are heat is escaping. Add insulation in the attic
to prevent warm air from escaping. Also consider adding insulation
in crawl spaces, under oors and against basement walls to stop the
transfer of cold through the house.
TAKE BACK YOUR CLEAN,
FRESH HOME TODAY
Tackling
each of these simple projects will
help you take on winter with a fresh, cozy home you
and your family can enjoy. For more information,
visit www.ltretevac.com.