Why Is My Westchester House So Damn Cold?

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If you’re dreading spending the winter in a drafty, cold, uncomfortable house, you’re not alone. Many homes in New York aren’t prepared for winter temperatures—and that can leave the people inside (in other words—you!) freezing and miserable.

The good news: There’s absolutely zero reason your house has to stay cold. Permanent solutions are now available for houses that don’t stay warm, and you might be able to get those fixes with no upfront cost.

Tap here to see if your Westchester home is eligible for insulation and HVAC upgrades—at NO upfront cost

Here’s why your New York house is freezing. And how to make it comfortable and cozy—once and for all.

3 big reasons your Westchester house is stupid cold in winter

1) Your house is full of holes

Don’t take this the wrong way, but...there’s a good chance your house has holes in it. A lot of homes in Westchester do. And if you don’t seal them up, all those tiny gaps and cracks in your home can let a lot of heat escape. (According to the U.S. Department of Energy, up to 30% of the heat your HVAC produces is lost through air leakage!)

2) Your house doesn’t have all the insulation it needs

If your house doesn’t have the proper insulation, or if the insulation you have is too old, your home won’t be able to retain warm air—which means you’ll shiver all winter long.

3)Your house needs a better heater

Let’s face it: Some HVAC systems aren’t up to the challenge of a New York winter. And if your heater is old or inefficient—or if you don’t have central heat at all—there’s a good possibility you’re not getting all the heat you need to keep your home cozy.

Get expert help making your house warm—without the upfront hit to your wallet

How to get your house warm (once and for all!)

Sure, there are a few temporary things you can do to make your cold house a little bit warmer. (Think: Draft stoppers, extra space heaters, and blocking any fireplaces.)

But if you really want a comfortable house, you need to consider the true solutions to your problems:

• Professional air-sealing

Sealing all the little gaps and holes in your home can make a huge difference in winter—and summer—temperatures. (This is definitely something you’ll want to call in the professionals for, though—it’s specialized labor and you don’t want to “over-seal” your home.)

• Correct insulation

Without the right insulation, a lot of the heat you purchase this winter will simply...escape. And that’s no good. Bringing in an expert to analyze your insulation and recommend the best, most efficient strategy is your best bet here.

• Efficient HVAC

What’s the best HVAC on the market? After a lot of research, we’re confident in our answer: heat pumps. Not only are they amazingly efficient (and run on clean energy), but they can heat, air condition, purify, and dehumidify your home’s air. All in one system!

Put simply: Heat pumps are like the Tesla of the HVAC world. They’ll make your home feel amazing 365 days out of the year.

By the way, if you’re worried about the bill for these fixes—don’t be: If you have a qualified home in Westchester, you’ll be able to get some (or all!) of these solutions for ZERO upfront cost.

Tap here to see if your house qualifies to get air sealing, insulation, and HVAC upgrades—for no upfront cost!

Get a zero-shiver home for ZERO upfront costs.

If you’re starting to think that your house needs some expert help, you’re probably right.

Luckily, we can bring the experts. With Sealed, you get all the professional help your house needs—HVAC, insulation, and air-sealing—without the huge upfront bill.

We’ll analyze your house, see what work needs to be done, and then oversee the entire project of making your home comfortable. And we’ll also take care of the initial cost.

Then, you’ll pay us back little by little, at a rate based on the energy you saved as a result of the work.

It’s straightforward, stress-free and 100% guaranteed. And if you don’t save energy, you don’t have to pay.

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