5 Tips for Keeping Your Boston Home Warm this Winter

Now that November has arrived, there’s a crisp chill in the air that indicates winter is well on its way in Boston. Though snow has yet to fly and Thanksgiving is still weeks away, it’s never too early to start making small changes around your home in preparation for the numbingly cold months ahead. After all, the earlier you prepare your Boston home for winter, the sooner you can start saving on your monthly utility bill! Whether you’ve recently decided to buy a home in Boston or are a longtime homeowner in need of a quick refresher, these tips for preparing your home for winter will ensure you’re warm and toasty all season long.

1. Install a programmable thermostat. A programmable thermostat allows you to preset the temperature in your home so it’s colder when you’re at work and warmer when you get home at the end of the day.

2. Check your air filter. A dirty air filter slows the flow of warm air into your home. It also means your heating system is working harder than it needs to be, and is therefore wasting energy.

3. Keep the cold air outside. Adding a door sweep and installing clear plastic film across the inside of your windows will prevent warm air from seeping outside and cold air from rushing in.

4. Let the sunshine in. Allow the sun to warm your home by opening drapes during the day and closing them just before sunset. Be sure your windows are clean to allow maximum sunlight to shine through.

5. Clear the area around your heating vents. Make sure beds, dressers, couches, chairs, and other large pieces of furniture aren’t blocking the flow of heat into each room in your home.

As you stow away your Halloween decorations and start thinking about the holiday season ahead, be sure to give your Boston home the attention it needs to perform at it’s peak this winter. While routine home maintenance tasks usually aren’t at top of mind this time of year, the small changes I have noted above are quick and painless, and cost just a few dollars at most. You should start seeing a difference on your utility bill in as little as one to two months! If you’d like any additional tips for how you can reduce heating costs and keep your Boston home warm this season, feel free to reach out to me. As a Boston real estate agent, I’m happy to lend a helping hand to homeowners long after their transactions are complete. I look forward to catching up with you soon!

Ken Snyder
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro
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