Moved into new home, why it is so cold?

[disimilar1]

In this part of the world a Southwest orientation can make a big difference. We have rented and moved quite a bit since the “peak” . Now that we bought we found the same as you however it has to do with the way the home is facing in our case. Not much you can do about that.

[ocrenter]

[quote=disimilar1]In this part of the world a Southwest orientation can make a big difference. We have rented and moved quite a bit since the “peak” . Now that we bought we found the same as you however it has to do with the way the home is facing in our case. Not much you can do about that.[/quote]

agree.

especially in the summer. neighbors across the street have the afternoon sun right into the family room and most bedrooms. these rooms are southwest facing. they tend to complaint about the heat in the summer a whole lot more.

as for our prior rental, we were getting that southwestern sun into the family room in the afternoon. despite the rental being 50% smaller, the heating cost was twice our cost now (newer home better insulation helps too).

[ocrenter]

[quote=disimilar1]In this part of the world a Southwest orientation can make a big difference. We have rented and moved quite a bit since the “peak” . Now that we bought we found the same as you however it has to do with the way the home is facing in our case. Not much you can do about that.[/quote]

agree.

especially in the summer. neighbors across the street have the afternoon sun right into the family room and most bedrooms. these rooms are southwest facing. they tend to complaint about the heat in the summer a whole lot more.

as for our prior rental, we were getting that southwestern sun into the family room in the afternoon. despite the rental being 50% smaller, the heating cost was twice our cost now (newer home better insulation helps too).

[ocrenter]

[quote=disimilar1]In this part of the world a Southwest orientation can make a big difference. We have rented and moved quite a bit since the “peak” . Now that we bought we found the same as you however it has to do with the way the home is facing in our case. Not much you can do about that.[/quote]

agree.

especially in the summer. neighbors across the street have the afternoon sun right into the family room and most bedrooms. these rooms are southwest facing. they tend to complaint about the heat in the summer a whole lot more.

as for our prior rental, we were getting that southwestern sun into the family room in the afternoon. despite the rental being 50% smaller, the heating cost was twice our cost now (newer home better insulation helps too).

[ocrenter]

[quote=disimilar1]In this part of the world a Southwest orientation can make a big difference. We have rented and moved quite a bit since the “peak” . Now that we bought we found the same as you however it has to do with the way the home is facing in our case. Not much you can do about that.[/quote]

agree.

especially in the summer. neighbors across the street have the afternoon sun right into the family room and most bedrooms. these rooms are southwest facing. they tend to complaint about the heat in the summer a whole lot more.

as for our prior rental, we were getting that southwestern sun into the family room in the afternoon. despite the rental being 50% smaller, the heating cost was twice our cost now (newer home better insulation helps too).

[ocrenter]

[quote=disimilar1]In this part of the world a Southwest orientation can make a big difference. We have rented and moved quite a bit since the “peak” . Now that we bought we found the same as you however it has to do with the way the home is facing in our case. Not much you can do about that.[/quote]

agree.

especially in the summer. neighbors across the street have the afternoon sun right into the family room and most bedrooms. these rooms are southwest facing. they tend to complaint about the heat in the summer a whole lot more.

as for our prior rental, we were getting that southwestern sun into the family room in the afternoon. despite the rental being 50% smaller, the heating cost was twice our cost now (newer home better insulation helps too).

[svelte]

Hit all the low-hanging fruit:

– Ensure fireplace flue is closed
– Open draperies during day in rooms where sun will warm the room
– Close draperies at night to limit loss through windows
– Shut doors and vents in unused rooms

Another thing you can do is move the thermostat to the room you use. IE, get a portable wireless thermostat that you can place in the room you are in:

http://www.smarthome.com/30403A/Venstar-Wireless-Thermostat-System-No-Need-to-Rewire/p.aspx

Works great.

[svelte]

Hit all the low-hanging fruit:

– Ensure fireplace flue is closed
– Open draperies during day in rooms where sun will warm the room
– Close draperies at night to limit loss through windows
– Shut doors and vents in unused rooms

Another thing you can do is move the thermostat to the room you use. IE, get a portable wireless thermostat that you can place in the room you are in:

http://www.smarthome.com/30403A/Venstar-Wireless-Thermostat-System-No-Need-to-Rewire/p.aspx

Works great.

[svelte]

Hit all the low-hanging fruit:

– Ensure fireplace flue is closed
– Open draperies during day in rooms where sun will warm the room
– Close draperies at night to limit loss through windows
– Shut doors and vents in unused rooms

Another thing you can do is move the thermostat to the room you use. IE, get a portable wireless thermostat that you can place in the room you are in:

http://www.smarthome.com/30403A/Venstar-Wireless-Thermostat-System-No-Need-to-Rewire/p.aspx

Works great.

[svelte]

Hit all the low-hanging fruit:

– Ensure fireplace flue is closed
– Open draperies during day in rooms where sun will warm the room
– Close draperies at night to limit loss through windows
– Shut doors and vents in unused rooms

Another thing you can do is move the thermostat to the room you use. IE, get a portable wireless thermostat that you can place in the room you are in:

http://www.smarthome.com/30403A/Venstar-Wireless-Thermostat-System-No-Need-to-Rewire/p.aspx

Works great.

[svelte]

Hit all the low-hanging fruit:

– Ensure fireplace flue is closed
– Open draperies during day in rooms where sun will warm the room
– Close draperies at night to limit loss through windows
– Shut doors and vents in unused rooms

Another thing you can do is move the thermostat to the room you use. IE, get a portable wireless thermostat that you can place in the room you are in:

http://www.smarthome.com/30403A/Venstar-Wireless-Thermostat-System-No-Need-to-Rewire/p.aspx

Works great.

[scaredyclassic]

Our house is freezing. Too many huge glass windows?

I won’t allow any heat.

Chilly.

[scaredyclassic]

Our house is freezing. Too many huge glass windows?

I won’t allow any heat.

Chilly.

[scaredyclassic]

Our house is freezing. Too many huge glass windows?

I won’t allow any heat.

Chilly.

[scaredyclassic]

Our house is freezing. Too many huge glass windows?

I won’t allow any heat.

Chilly.

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