Clean Your Drains
We rarely think about the outside of the house when it comes to winterizing. You’ve heard it some time recently, however we can’t push this enough. Ensuring that water can stream openly through your drains now will keep icicles and ice dams from shaping later. Expense: Other than your sweat and time, free.
Flush Your Water Heater
Particles and residue can gather after some time in the base of your water heater, frustrating the unit’s productivity. Flush the water through the channel valve to get out the material and keep your heater functioning at its best. Expense: 100% free!
Clockwise Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans are the widely adored summer budget-saver. Be that as it may, they can assist in the winter too! Have your ceiling fans move in a clockwise course so that they push hot air along the ceiling towards the floor. On the off chance that they’re going counterclockwise, they won’t be as effective. Expense: free on the off chance that you have a fan.
Replace Filters
Routinely changing the filter in your central air and heating system can altogether enhance its effectiveness and longevity, while easing the pressure on your wallet. Expense: a new one runs about $10
Window Insulation Film
It may not be the most in fashionable tip, but window insulation film can help keep up to 70% of your heat from spilling out of your windows. Expense: $20 to $35 per unit.
Draft Guards
Draft guards can help save heat from escaping under the door. Expense: $10 to $15. (If you don’t want to shell out for a draft guard, a rolled towel placed at the bottom of an exterior door will also do the trick.)
Weatherstrip Tape
Drafts and air leaks will increase your heating costs, so be certain that your windows and doors are sealed tight with weather-stripping. Simple, easy, and smart. Expense: $5 to $10 per roll.
Fiberglass Insulation
For maximum heat retention, pack fiberglass insulation around basement doors, windows in unused rooms, and window air conditioning units.  Make certain that your attic floor is insulated, as well. Just remember to be careful and wear gloves. Expense: around $25 per roll.
Programmable Thermostat
The US Department of Energy says you can save as much as 1% on your energy bill for every degree you lower your home’s temperature during the winter. If you install a programmable thermostat now you save money by keeping the temperature down when you’re not at home.
Caulk It
Any remaining gaps in siding, windows, or doors can be filled with caulk. For extra drafty windows and doors, caulk the inside as well, be certain to pull off moldings to fill all gaps in the insulation. Expense: $15 to 20 for a basic caulk gun and $5 to $10 for a tube of caulk.
Chimney Balloon
Your chimney is a huge source of heat loss during the winter. If you’re not actively using it, plug it up with a chimney balloon to keep drafts out and heat in. Expense: $55.

It will soon be cold in Philadelphia and winterizing your home may sometimes feel like a chore, but it’s easy, inexpensive and will surely make the winter go by as smoothly and comfortably as possible. You can make your home feel warmer without turning up the heat this winter.

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