Winter is here… and its hitting Melbourne hard! Winter is the time to cocoon, stay home and snuggle up on the couch in the warmth of your heating system.
With the days getting shorter and colder, it is all but natural to feel tired and moody, or depleted of energy.
Our Top 5 Ways to Stay Warm in Winter.
Wrap up warm.
When you’re at home watching TV, it’s easy to get cold because you’re not moving around.
Dress in layers; wear a hat, gloves, and scarf if you must. Clothes made from wool, cotton or other soft fabrics are warmest. When you’re indoors, wear warm socks and slippers to keep your feet cozy!
Also, start using flannel sheets during the colder months. Flannel sheets never feel cold when you get into bed, they retain your body heat all night long, and they start softening up after a few washes.
You can take this step further by getting an electric blanket. Using an electric blanket is a cheap way to keep warm during the night and can help you keep your overall heating costs down.
Keep the cold out.
Australian homes aren’t always the best insulated against the outside elements.
Keep all doors and windows shut. Insulated curtains or thermal linings over your regular curtains will keep the heat in. Open the curtains on the sunny side of your house during the day, and the radiant heat will help warm your home.
Close them before sunset to trap the heat indoors and shut out the night-time chill, while keeping your heat from your heating system inside the house.
If you have a particularly drafty home, you can even consider using storm windows or storm-doors. They add another layer of insulation, block drafts, and can prevent heat-loss.
Have your heating system serviced.
Has your heating system serviced regularly to make sure it’s working efficiently?
If it’s been over a year since you had an experienced and reputable technician look at your heating system, then we recommend you book a service now.
Having your system regularly serviced will ensure it is working at its optimal capacity to keep your family warm in winter, and also will keep you energy bills down as the system doesn’t have to overwork to keep your home warm.
If saving money isn’t enough to encourage you to have your heater regularly serviced, gas heaters in particular can also emit carbon monoxide – a deadly gas that has no smell or taste.
Gas Heaters need to be serviced and CO2 checked by a trained technician every two years to ensure the safety for the occupants in your home.
For over 25 years, Melbourne residents have entrusted Nortan Heating & Cooling to keep their heating system operating at its best. Give us a call and we would be happy to ensure you’re getting best out of your heating solutions this winter.
Have warming food and drinks.
Long-simmering meals heat up the kitchen as well as our bellies. Have regular hot drinks and food such as porridge, soups, and stews. Hot tea or coffee, cider, and broth are also all delicious ways to feel warm.
Stay active.
Keep as active as possible to boost your circulation. Move around at least once an hour and avoid sitting still for long periods. Even light exercise will help keep you warm. When you do sit down, put your feet up as it’s coldest nearest the ground.
If you have tried the above tips and still just can’t get that warm and cozy feeling, then think back to when your heating unit was installed, and the last time it was serviced. If you can’t remember, it’s time to give us a call!
