Central heating is a vital component that ensures homes stay warm and comfortable year-round. Yet, if you live in an older house, you may not have the luxury of a modern HVAC system to heat and cool your home. Historical constructions weren’t built to support the complex ductwork required to effectively heat the whole property. However, there are steps that you can take to remain cozy—even when it’s chilly outside. Here’s what you can do if you live in an old house.

How to Warm Up Your Historic Home

1. Install Effective Insulation

It’s not unusual for older homes to have insufficient insulation. Insulating the house is key to locking in warmth and preventing your heating system from working overtime to warm your living space. If the home lacks insulation entirely, it’s worth hiring a contractor to fit the walls with a foam-based product. This is a fairly quick process that doesn’t require any deconstruction of the walls. A skilled technician will also ensure that indoor airflow is sufficient and adding insulation won’t cause humidity to build up inside.

2. Add Floor Heating

It can be unpleasant to walk on cold flooring in the morning or night. Installing radiant floor heating is an excellent way to prevent this and warm up your entire home at the same time. They’re energy-efficient, so they won’t drive up your expenses. Because the warmth is consistent, you won’t have to deal with the traditional on-and-off cycling of a traditional heating system.

3. Inspect Doors & Windows

Heat loss is the primary reason the home may feel drafty and unpleasant when temperatures drop. To ensure your home stays as warm as possible, check the perimeters of every door and window in the house. Even the slightest gap can release enough heat to cause discomfort. This is an easy fix, however. Seal holes and openings with caulk, and apply weatherstripping around doors and windows to create a barrier.

Could your heating system use some attention? The HVAC professionals at Comfort Tech Heating & Air Conditioning are available to assist. Since 1994, they’ve proudly served homes and businesses throughout the Piedmont Triad area in North Carolina. By creating custom ductwork and working with you to design the most appropriate system possible for your home, they rise above expectations to ensure your comfort. Visit their website to find out more about their heating and air conditioning services, or call them at (336) 472-5858 to schedule a free estimate. Mention their website to receive $20 off of your service.