5 Best Solutions to Keep your Tenants Warm

As a landlord, keeping tenants comfortable while maintaining energy efficiency is incredibly important. While central heating systems are regularly used, there are cost-effective methods these systems are working efficiently. Ensuring your tenants stay warm without relying solely on heat provided by the HVAC systems.

Below we’ve pointed out five of the best solutions to keep your tenants warm, now that summer has come to an end.

Insulating Windows and Doors

Doors and windows are a common source of heat loss. This can lead to higher energy costs and uncomfortable drafts for your tenants. Installing or replacing worn out weather stripping around doors and windows can help to enhance your rental property’s insulative qualities.  which in turn will reduce the need to run the HVAC system constantly. Door sweeps, and cellular shades, can enhance your property’s insulation and improve tenant comfort.

Properly sealed windows and doors have been shown to reduce heating costs by up to 30%, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. This not only beneficial to your tenants, it also reduces the overall property maintenance and extends the life of your HVAC system as it’s not working as hard.

Smart Thermostat

Programmable or smart thermostats are an affordable upgrade that allows your tenants to optimize their heating based on their schedules and needs from the convenience of their smartphones or tablets. These thermostats have the added benefit of lowering energy consumption by adjusting temperatures automatically or controlling them while not being home. This can ultimately provide cost savings for the investor and tenant. As they provide your rental property with a desirable feature that can attract quality tenants.

Proper Attic Insulation

Many older homes in Long Beach CA may not have adequate insulation in the attic.This can be detrimental for the colder weather as heat can easily escape this way. Not having proper attic insulation is problematic due to how heat naturally rises. Without attic insulation this heat radiates out of the home and becomes wasted energy.This puts unnecessary strain on the HVAC system, increasing energy consumption contributes to inconsistent indoor temperatures.  Proper insulation can greatly improve these issues while also improving your rental property value. Additionally, attic insulation also helps during the hotter months as well by keeping cold air in the rental.

Heating System Maintenance

Most homes nowadays have some form of general heating whether it's an HVAC system or a mini split system. To ensure they are working efficiently, be sure to inspect air filters, ductwork, vents, and the air compressor. There really isn't a better solution to keep your tenants warm than a properly functioning heating system. For this reason it's a best practice to ensure everything is functioning properly before it may break down during the colder seasons.

Not only can this help improve your tenant’s satisfaction, it can help prevent expensive damages, repairs and in extreme cases fires caused from buildup of lint and debris in the vents.

Ceiling Fans

While typically a ceiling fan is used to cool down a room, if the fan is rotating clockwise instead of pulling cool air up, it pushes warm air down. This can greatly improve the efficiency of the heating system. As previously stated hot air rises, meaning it's generally warmer on the ceiling than it is on the floor. Be sure to communicate with your tenants that this should be done to help them reduce energy consumption and keep them satisfied during the colder months.

By implementing these solutions, you can greatly improve your rental property's energy efficiency, reduce heating costs, and provide a warm environment for your tenants during the fall and winter seasons. If you need additional help keeping tenants warm or if you need help managing Beach City rental property, we invite you to call us today at (562) 888-0247 or complete our Owner Application online.