Looking for a way to stay warmer and also keep the heating bill down? The answer may be lingering in the department of the all-in-one store that some of you rarely frequent.

Make a detour to your local home furnishing department and find the curtains section. Particularly if you live in a region where the climate is colder, it’s a good idea to invest in thermal curtains for your home. Thermal curtains, also known as insulated curtains, are a cost-effective alternative to your heating issues, and they are relatively inexpensive to purchase.

Windows are among the biggest sources when it comes to heat loss in a home, as glass is considered a poor insulator. Thermal curtains, however, resolve this problem by using thermodynamics to keep heat locked in during the winter months. During the summer months, the curtains serve as a reflector, keeping the intense heat outside and keeping your home cool and comfortable.

Conventional curtains will keep sunlight out, but they provide minimal insulation from chilly temperatures during the winter. Thermal curtains can provide up to five times the insulation as the average curtain, keeping more heat in your home and assisting in your heater staying away from working overtime.

Insulation is extremely important when it comes to the winter, and you’ll need a reliable HVAC service to combat the cold weather. Thermal curtains will be a solid tag-team partner with your HVAC to keep your home in good standing. Feel free to call our Charlotte NC HVAC specialists for more information, or visit us online today.

Starting to notice a spike in your heating bill? You’re not alone, but with the chillier temperatures, that increase is expected around this time.

One of your new year’s resolutions may have been to save more money in 2011. Although the thermostat is running a little higher and longer than average, there are ways to keep your home warm – and your wallets full – with simple adjustments here and there. Check out the following tips from our expert Charlotte NC heating technicians that will help you save money.

• Change up your curtains: The curtains that “look nice” in your home may need to be replaced by the curtains that “provide comfort.” Thermal curtains, which give added insulation to a room, are made to not only warm up your home but also combat your heating bill. These curtains can fight off the cold temperatures now and give much-needed shade during the months with the hotter temperatures.
• Set your thermostat: Just because the temperatures are cooler doesn’t mean your thermostat has to reach a certain degree. A two- or three-degree difference, believe it or not, can make a major difference in what your heating bill is and what it could be. Instead of 75 degrees, drop it to 70 or 72. If you have it at 70, try setting the thermostat to 67 or 68 and put on a sweater or sweatshirt to combat the cool. Remember, you want to be comfortable, and this can be an economical answer for you.
• Do routine check-ups: Heating maintenance is so underrated that it often goes unnoticed – and untouched – in a home. In the winter months, make sure your furnace is in great shape and your furnace filters are fresh. Be on the lookout for leaks, as they can cause havoc (mold, foundation issues, etc.) all around your home. Keep your radiator and hot water heater in top shape. Little things like this will help in the long run.

Take advantage of these tips, and live life the way you planned when you first made the resolution. Let our Charlotte HVAC company help you in achieving your financial goals when it comes to your heating system and maintenance. Call us today, or contact us online for tips and information.