• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to footer

Allen Electrical

Louisville's Trusted Residential Technicians

502.636.4357
Schedule Now
Now Hiring!
  • Why Allen?
  • Services
    • Emergency Services
    • Electrical Panels
    • Electrical Wiring
    • Electrical Outlets
    • Whole-Home Surge Protection
    • Generator Hookup
    • Lighting Services
    • Ceiling Fans
  • Testimonials
  • Safety Tips
  • Careers
  • Contact

November 11, 2014 By Allen Electrical

5 ways to keep the cold out this winter

keep-the-cold-out_allen-electrical

 

Winter is almost here, and that means it’s time for heating bills to start rolling in. The good news is that there are some practical do-it-yourself projects you can do to reduce your heating bills by addressing two major areas of air leaks in your home: windows and doors. Here are four ideas to get you started:

Caulk your windows

A tube of caulk is just a few dollars, but it can pay big dividends by blocking air leaks and improving heating efficiency.

Add insulating drapes

Swap out lightweight drapes for insulated drapes. Insulated drapes will prevent cold air from seeping in and prevent warm from air going out.

Use window insulating kits

All you need is some patience, a step ladder and a blow dryer to seal out air leaks using an off-the-shelf window insulating kit.

Check the weather stripping around exterior doors.

Weather stripping is another inexpensive way to make sure your door is keeping as much cold air out as possible. If a door already has weather stripping, check to make sure it still fits properly and isn’t loose or bent. Attaching a door sweep to the bottom of exterior doors also helps prevent cold from sneaking in near the floor.

Following these 4 simple steps will keep your home warmer this winter and help reduce your home heating bill, too!

Filed Under: Energy saving tips, Winter tips

Allen Electrical

Reader Interactions

Full Width Map

CTA Band

Schedule your appointment now

Footer

Recent Posts

  • 2019 KDF BalloonFest
  • 2018 KDF BalloonFest
  • 2017 KDF BalloonFest
  • Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
  • When Electrical Problems Get Out Of Hand – Call the Professionals

Featured Services

  • Emergency Services
  • Electrical Panels
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Electrical Outlets
  • Whole Home Surge Protection
  • Generator Hookups
  • Lighting
  • Ceiling Fans

Privacy Policy

Contact

Allen Electrical Services, Inc.

2400 Bowman Avenue
Louisville, KY 40217

View Map
502.636.HELP (4357)

Connect

Twitter Facebook

 

 

 

 

© 2022 Allen Electrical

Website Design by The Marketing Squad

Home Builders Association Better Business Bureau