Handyman Services: Wintertime Energy Saving Tips

Handyman services in south east Michigan are busy performing home repairs and wintertime energy upgrades. Energy bills increase dramatically during the cold season. There are some things you or your handyman service can do to help you beat the increase on home heating bills.

Feel the cold draft around doors and windows? Gaps in caulk around windows and doors will allow heat to escape. Check your caulk for signs of deterioration; there should be no cracks or gaps in the caulk.

Have your handyman service install a programmable thermostat. According to Consumers Energy, this is one of the biggest ways to reduce your home heating cost. This will also help in the summertime on your cooling bills.

Your handyman service can check your attic insulation to be sure you have the appropriate R-value. Rolled insulation usually has the R-value printed on it; blown insulation should be at least 12 inches thick.

Close off the heat registers in rooms that you do not use. This will allow you to heat only the rooms where it is needed.

Replace your furnace filter every month to allow maximum air flow for your furnace. You will save energy by allowing your furnace to operate more efficiently. A clogged furnace filter causes your furnace to work harder to heat your home.

Check you humidifier. The proper amount of humidity will make your home feel warmer.

There are many things homeowners can do to save energy, from simple maintenance, to installing high-efficiency appliances, new windows and doors. Some of these things are easy enough for the homeowner to do. Others will require the expertise of a handyman service.

What’s on your to-do list? HandyPro Handyman Services offers affordable solutions to a wide variety of home repairs and maintenance projects. HandyPro specializes in helping the homeowner, business or property manager have minor repairs completed professionally, in a timely manner, and guarantees 100% customer satisfaction.

Keith Paul owns HandyPro Handyman Services of Southeast Michigan, serving consumers and business owners in Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw Counties, Allen Park, Ann Arbor, Belleville, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Brownstown, Canton, Detroit, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Flat Rock, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Riverview, Rochester, Royal Oak, Southfield, Trenton, Troy, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, Westland, Ypsilanti and neighboring cities and communities. 48101, 48103, 48105, 48108, 48009, 48134, 48174, 48187, 48201, 48203, 48205, 48208, 48210, 48212, 48213, 48215, 48217, 48220, 48223, 48225, 48120, 48124, 48334, 48336, 48134, 48150, 48154, 48168, 48375, 48170, 48192, 48306. 48309, 48073, 48033, 48075, 48084, 48390, 48322, 48324, 48186, 48198


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