SquashDue502 OP t1_j76ov3b wrote on February 4, 2023 at 2:24 PM

Reply to comment by Lumpyyyyy in Is it normal for the heat to not be able to keep up with extreme cold? by SquashDue502

Yeah I mean I went to the basement and the heating unit is definitely giving off heat. I think it’s just that the slow heat coming out of the baseboards isn’t replenishing heat fast enough because we have bad windows that emit a lot of cold air lol

john_le_carre t1_j77aj3k wrote on February 4, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Definitely recommend sealing your windows with plastic film. It doesn’t seem like it should make a big difference but it’s huge.

You can get kits from hardware stores or, of course, Bezos.

Lumpyyyyy t1_j76p1l7 wrote on February 4, 2023 at 2:25 PM

Make sure your baseboard units are open if it is forced hot water. The metal angled piece can be rotated.

thread100 t1_j77kivr wrote on February 4, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Do what you can to help. Keep the curtains closed on non sunshine windows. Minimize running exhaust fans in kitchen and bathroom. Make sure you keep a door open on any exterior wall sinks. Block any drafts you can with blankets or towels. Bake that extra turkey you have in the freezer.

If you have a heat pump, there is not a lot you can do this low. It’s a trade off worth taking for the savings 99% of the time.

SquashDue502 OP t1_j79c7mo wrote on February 5, 2023 at 1:55 AM

The sun actually helped a lot in rooms that get good light through the windows!