Although Texas winters are milder than other places in the country, there’s still a chill that wanders in now and then. While you can always turn up the heat to combat the cold, there are other effective and inexpensive ways to stay warm. Here are a few creative ways to heat your Mathis, Texas, home this fall and winter.
Reverse the Ceiling Fans
Just as ceiling fans play a pivotal role in keeping you cool in the summer, they can do the same in the winter. All you have to do is reverse the direction in which the blades spin. When the blades rotate clockwise, it pushes warm air down, which helps heat your home and keep you comfortable.
Natural Heating
Even though temperatures fall in the winter, the Texas sun still beats down, providing a valuable source of heating power. You can keep your curtains open during the day to let the sunlight in, and close them at night. You should also apply the same principle to using your blinds or shades.
Use Space Heaters or Zoning
If you’re only occupying one or two rooms in your home, there’s no sense in turning up the heat for the entire house. Instead of wasting this added energy, consider a space heater or zoning for your HVAC system. As long as you’re vigilant, space heaters are a cheap and safe way to heat the home. If you’re looking for something to integrate with your current HVAC system or smart thermostat, zoning systems allow you greater control of heating in your home. It may require an update to your system, but it pays for itself in a short time.
When it comes to heating your Texas home, it’s not as hard as you may think. While you can execute some of these methods on your own, others may require a professional. That’s when you contact the pros at Bodine-Scott. Give us a call today at (361) 883-9900.
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