🍁 Fall Energy Tune-Up: 10 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for the Cold
As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, fall is the perfect time to prepare your home for winter. A few smart upgrades now can keep your family cozy, lower your energy bills, and prevent costly issues once the cold sets in.
At Green Home Logic, we help New York homeowners get the most out of their homes year-round through energy audits, insulation, and heating efficiency improvements. Here are 10 simple ways to get your home ready for the season ahead.
1️⃣ Seal Drafts Before They Sneak Up on You
Even small gaps around windows and doors can let warm air escape. Use weatherstripping or caulk to seal cracks and reduce heat loss.
Why it matters: Drafts can increase heating costs by up to 20%. Sealing early keeps your home warmer and your wallet happier.
2️⃣ Check Your Insulation Levels
Your attic, walls, and rim joists play a major role in keeping heat inside. If your home feels chilly or unevenly heated, it might be time for an insulation upgrade. Schedule a free audit today to see how your effective your insulation is.
Bonus: Rebates between $2500-$10,000 are available from NYSERDA towards insulation upgrades and other weatherization services.
3️⃣ Schedule a Home Energy Audit
Before winter arrives, an energy audit gives you a clear picture of how your home is performing. Our certified auditors use advanced tools like blower doors and thermal cameras to detect hidden leaks and insulation gaps.
Benefit: You’ll receive a personalized report with recommended upgrades and available incentives to help you save.
4️⃣ Replace or Clean Furnace Filters
A clogged filter forces your heating system to work harder, wasting energy and shortening its lifespan. Clean or replace filters every 1–2 months during the heating season.
Pro tip: Set a reminder on your phone to stay consistent—it can save you up to 15% on heating costs.
5️⃣ Reverse Your Ceiling Fans
Switch your ceiling fans to spin clockwise on low. This pulls warm air down from the ceiling and distributes it evenly throughout the room.
Result: A cozier home and less strain on your furnace.
6️⃣ Inspect Your Heating System
Fall is the ideal time for an HVAC tune-up before demand spikes. A technician can check for carbon buildup, test safety controls, and ensure your system runs efficiently.
Safety note: Test your carbon monoxide detectors while you’re at it.
7️⃣ Clean Your Gutters & Downspouts
Falling leaves can clog gutters, causing water backup and ice dams once temperatures drop. Clean them out now to prevent roof and foundation damage later.
Simple fix, big payoff.
8️⃣ Seal Rim Joists & Basements
Cold air often enters through the basement or crawlspace. Insulating and sealing the rim joist area helps prevent drafts and keeps floors warmer.
Plus: This small upgrade can significantly boost overall comfort.
9️⃣ Use Sunlight to Your Advantage
Open curtains during the day to let in free warmth from the sun, and close them at night to trap heat inside.
Free and effective—nature’s way of heating your home!
🔟 Consider an Upgrade to a Heat Pump
If your heating system is aging, fall is a smart time to explore energy-efficient heat pumps. They provide both heating and cooling and can save up to 50% on energy use compared to electric resistance or oil heating.
Ask us about: Available NYSERDA and IRA incentives that can help you make the switch affordably.
💚 Get Your Home Ready with Green Home Logic
From insulation and air sealing to energy audits and heat pump installations, Green Home Logic helps you stay comfortable and save energy year-round.
📅 Book your fall home energy audit today and take advantage of available rebates before the winter rush!
📞 Call +1 877-505-6442 to get started
