Lowes winter season guide for homeowners
Attic/crawlspace -- As a general rule, if a home has less than 11 to 12 inches of insulation in the attic or crawlspace, it could probably use more. Use batt or blown insulation for best results.
Water heater and hot water pipes -- Conserve heat and energy by wrapping your electric water heater with an insulation blanket kit. I nsulate hot water pipes with preformed foam pipe insulation sleeves if they pass through an unheated area or crawlspace.
Seal leaks, cracks, openings in the home
Windows -- Remove screens and install storm windows.
Fireplace -- Make sure the damper closes as tightly as possible when a fire is not burning to minimize heat loss.
Draft-prone areas -- Zip up your home's winter coat by caulking, sealing and weatherstripping around all seams, cracks and openings. Pay special attention around windows and where siding or bricks and wood trim meet. Seal areas near electrical boxes and plumbing penetrations as well.
Ductwork -- Look for cracks or air leaks in ductwork and use the appropriate tape to seal them.
Improve indoor air quality
Furnace filters -- Change heating system air filters regularly.
Supply air registers, baseboard heaters and radiators -- Regularly dusting off these heat sources will improve energy efficiency.
Ceiling fans -- To save energy, operate fans whenever you are heating or cooling your home. During cold weather, activate the reverse setting on your ceiling fans to circulate hot air that rises to the ceiling.
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