Preparing your home for winter doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right steps, you can keep your home warmer, reduce your heating costs, and avoid unnecessary wear on your HVAC system. Here’s how to get your home winter-ready — and how Home Efficiency Experts can help homeowners in Suffolk County and Nassau County stay efficient and comfortable.
- Seal Up Air Leaks
Air leaks are one of the most common reasons homes feel drafty and uncomfortable in the New York winter. Cold air sneaks in through gaps in windows, doors, and even electrical outlets.
What to do:
• Apply weatherstripping to windows and doors
• Use caulk or foam sealant around baseboards and exterior walls
• Check for leaks around pipes, vents, and attic hatches
Pro Tip: Our home energy assessment pinpoints exact leakage areas using diagnostic tools like blower door tests and thermal imaging so nothing gets missed.
- Upgrade Insulation
Many older homes in Long Island have insufficient insulation, especially in attics and crawl spaces. Without enough insulation, your heating system has to work much harder to keep your home warm — and that means higher energy bills.
Key focus areas:
• Attic: The most important zone for winter comfort
• Basement/Crawlspace: Prevents cold floors and pipe freezes
• Walls: Often overlooked, but critical in older or drafty homes
Did you know? Suffolk and Nassau County homeowners may qualify for rebates and tax credits on insulation upgrades through programs we help facilitate.
- Tune Up Your Heating System
A well-maintained furnace or heat pump works more efficiently, lasts longer, and heats more evenly.
Winter HVAC tune-up checklist:
• Change or clean filters
• Schedule a professional tune-up
• Upgrade outdated thermostats to smart or programmable models
At Home Efficiency Experts, we don’t just service equipment — we look at the whole home system to ensure it’s running at peak performance for New York’s cold winters.
- Check Your Ductwork
Leaky ducts can lose up to 30% of your heated air. That’s warm air escaping into attics and crawlspaces instead of reaching your living spaces.
We offer professional duct sealing and optimization across Long Island to ensure your heating system delivers air where it’s needed — not where it’s wasted.
- Start with a Free Home Assessment
Our comprehensive home assessments are designed to show you exactly where your home is losing energy, what’s costing you money, and how you can fix it affordably.
- 100% FREE
• Takes about 90 minutes
• Includes a full report of recommendations and savings opportunities
• May uncover rebate-eligible upgrades like insulation, duct sealing, and heat pumps
Preparing your home for a Long Island winter isn’t just about staying warm — it’s about being smart. Smart with your energy use, your budget, and your long-term comfort.
Schedule your free home assessment today and get ready for a cozier, more efficient winter in Suffolk or Nassau County.
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