Ameri-Star Homes is a premier builder of new construction homes in central Maryland. You can choose between newly developed neighborhoods and single lots; you can also build on your own land. You can also choose from various attractive floor plans, move-in-ready homes, and customizable homes that are beginning construction. In winter, heating is one of the most pressing concerns for any home, and with Ameri-Star Homes, you have options. Check out these home heating ideas below.
Ideas to Keep Your New Construction Home Warm in Winter
1. Energy Star Appliances
Energy Star furnaces, air conditioners, and water heaters have that rating because they are the most efficient on the market. The more efficient your HVAC systems are, the less energy they need to control your home’s temperature, which helps you save.
2. Alternative Heating Systems
There are other options, though, such as aerothermal and geothermal heating systems, which exchange heat through outdoor air or the ground, respectively. It’s a way to harness nature’s energy and reap the savings and practical comfort it gives.
3. Wood-Burning Fireplaces or Stoves
Wood-burning fireplaces or stoves are as rustic as it gets. If you have a way to source firewood, then you have a source of warmth even if the power goes out in the dead of winter. Either is highly practical, and with a wood-burning stove, you can get hot water and hot meals.
4. Radiant Floor Heating
Radiant floor heating does away with the need for vents or radiators that can get in the way. It is a luxurious but powerful heating system that delivers warmth directly to your body through your feet. It’s an excellent addition for bathrooms.
5. Space Heaters
Space heaters can add extra warmth, either outdoors or indoors. They can be utilitarian or look like wood-burning fireplaces. Be sure to keep fabrics and other flammable objects away.
6. Kitchen Ovens/Stoves
Baking and cooking are great ways to produce more heat in your home on a cold winter’s day. Niche stoves, like Aga ranges, are great at producing heat for hours and give you a hot stovetop or oven anytime.
7. Green Building Techniques
None of these lovely home heating ideas for new homes will be that effective if your house doesn’t have proper insulation and ventilation. If you hope to build a new home someday, Ameri-Star Homes can guarantee you an energy-efficient home through our green building techniques.
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